New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Brandon Staley speaks with the media from the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Thursday, October 30, 2025 ahead of Week 9 vs. the Los Angeles Rams.

The Los Angeles Rams have earned the perception of a top contender for the 2025 NFL season. Can they exert their dominance in Week 9?

This week, the New Orleans Saints will head to SoFi Stadium to face the Los Angeles Rams in Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season. After finally getting more involved this past week against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the player to watch is WR Devaughn Vele.

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara speaks with the media from the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Thursday, October 30, 2025 ahead of Week 9 vs. the Los Angeles Rams.

The worst thing that the Rams can do is play Nacua and Havenstein and have them re-aggravate their injuries in the same way that Atwell did. While it’s trending towards Havenstein and Nacua playing, hopefully they can both get out of the game healthy as the Rams look ahead to a crucial second half of the season.

A lifeless Saints rushing attack needs better play designs and better execution to have any chance against the Rams. Tyler Shough needs the help:

Shough came in during the second half of the Week 8 loss to the Bucs, and the rookie will now replace Spencer Rattler as QB1.

The Los Angeles Rams will begin the final leg of their regular season coming off their Week 8 bye week. The team is led by a great defense and a quarterback in