ESPN.com · Feb 16, 2016
Rams' defense showed little statistical improvement in 2015
The loss of linebacker Alec Ogletree in Week 4 was one of several injury setbacks the Rams' defense endured last season.EARTH CITY, Mo. -- The 2015 NFL season is over and for the Los Angeles Rams, it has been for awhile.
Once again, the Rams leaned on their defense to carry the day and get them over the hump into the postseason. Though that unit took some steps forward, it was also hit hard by the injury bug and a lagging offense, which prevented a lot of major changes in where it stood in the final rankings.
Let's take a look at what the numbers say about the Rams' defense and compare it to the previous season. (NFL rank in parentheses)
