Kyren Williams and Joshua Karty will rightfully get much of the blame for the L.A. Rams’ loss to the 49ers on Thursday night. However, the defense should shoulder most of the outrage for last night’s debacle.

The Rams came out with absolutely zero energy against San Francisco, and much of that was reflected in the defense’s efforts, or whatever the hell you called that. How on earth could L.A.‘s defense be considered a “top-tier” unit when the Niners moved the ball with ease despite being without Brock Purdy, their top three wideouts AND George Kittle?

Backup Mac Jones looked the part of an elite quarterback, and it’s not like he was airing out the ball like crazy. Much of his yardage came on short passes, according to Next Gen Stats:

If the Rams already weren’t exposed enough in the se

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