The 1998 season for the franchise now known as the Los Angeles Rams was played as the St. Louis Rams, who showed signs of growth under head coach Dick Vermeil despite a 4-12 record. The season was highlighted by a high-ranking passing attack, several narrow losses decided by a touchdown or less, and a productive draft class featuring future stars like Grant Wistrom and London Fletcher. These foundation-building performances notably set the stage for the team's historic Super Bowl championship run the very next year.