Since Sean McVay took over as head coach of the Los Angeles Rams in 2017, the franchise has seen a number of coordinators leave for head coaching positions. Among them are Matt LaFleur, Zac Taylor, Brandon Staley, Raheem Morris, and Kevin O'Connell, who is now leading the Minnesota Vikings' offense. While defensive coordinator Chris Shula has yet to be interviewed for head coaching roles, his performance against Minnesota could elevate his candidacy.

Shula's defensive strategies are under scrutiny as several NFL teams are looking for head coaches, including the Raiders, Saints, and Patriots. The league is currently abuzz with Shula's potential, especially after the impressive results from his young defense and rookie players, including Jaylen McCollough and Braden Fiske, who topped the rookie sack charts. The expectation is that Shula may be just one or two seasons away from landing a head coaching job.