The Los Angeles Rams continue to cement themselves as one of the best in the league.
The big names on the Rams continue to provide on both sides of the field, especially Matthew Stafford and Puka Nacua on the offense. The defense was questionable coming into the season, but it has held its own and will scare any offense across the league.
With a 7-2 record at the midpoint of the season, one Rams writer reveals who should be the team’s MVP, making a bold pick.
Linebacker Named MVP
GettyLA Rams linebacker Nate Landman tackling Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor
The obvious answer on offense is Stafford or Puka, as both are playing at an elite level and could achieve All-Pro status, but there has been a defensive player who shows up for the Rams when they need it.
Blaine Grisak of SBNation’s Turf Show Times reveals his MVPs for the Rams after the halfway mark of the season. Grisak believes Nate Landman, who signed on a veteran minimum deal in the 2025 Free Agency, is the team’s defensive MVP.
“While it would be nice to put Jared Verse here, the answer is very clearly Nate Landman. An argument could also be made for Byron Young who leads the Rams in sacks. This isn’t to say that Verse has had a bad season, but Landman has been special. When the Rams defense has needed a play, Landman has been there to make it,” Grisak wrote. “The Rams linebacker has three forced fumbles this season and all have seemingly come in a big moment.”
“The Rams are in a spot now where they historically don’t invest or pay linebackers. However, Landman has played his way into potential extension consideration through the first half of the season. Outside of the turnovers, he’s also been a major reason for the Rams’ improving against the run on defense this season.”
Landman signed a veteran minimum contract with the Rams, a $1.1 million deal, but has impressed the most before the season began. Head coach Sean McVay praised his work ethic and was named a captain before Week 1 of the 2025 season.
Now, in LA, the linebacker is making a name for himself.
Nate Landman In The NFC West
GettyLos Angeles Rams linebacker Nate Landman
Landman began his career with the Atlanta Falcons, where he recorded 110 tackles in his second season in the league.
In his one-year deal with LA, the linebacker should eclipse that number and have a career high in sacks. This season for the Rams, Landman leads the team with 83 tackles (15 more than the next player), has recorded 1.5 sacks and has forced 3 fumbles.
It is an understatement to say how crucial the $1.1 million signing is to Los Angeles’ defense.
While there are other players on the defense who are household names, Landman is the underrepresented player on the team who deserves to have his name known around the league.
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