Does the NFL love the Rams or hate them? It’s a facetious question, of course. But after getting a look at t he Rams’ 2026 schedule , it’s fair to at least wonder. Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and his teammates have one of the NFL’s toughest schedules this year. Getty Images On one hand, the league thinks so highly of the Rams that it is featuring them seven times in prime-time games. It’s the surest sign of all that the powers that be value them as a marquee franchise and must-see TV. And why not, with the ever-popular and camera-ready Sean McVay patrolling the sidelines, an All-Star- caliber roster and quarterback Matthew Stafford coming off an MVP season. Of course, the NFL wants to showcase all that swagger. Nothing screams love more than a tip of the cap like that. On the other hand, it sure seems like the NFL went out of its way to make it as tough as possible on the Rams this year.…