Matthew Stafford and the Rams overcome a 10-point deficit to defeat the Detroit Lions in an important NFC showdown that keeps them the No. 1 seed.

The NFC West now officially has a team in the postseason. The Los Angeles Rams clinched a postseason berth with their 41-34 win over the Detroit Lions. However, their lead in the NFC West has not changed. They are still in first place in the division but have the same record as the second-place Seattle Seahawks.

In Week 1, the Seahawks lost 17-13 to the 49ers, and in that game, both Darnold and Jaxon Smith-Njigba fumbled the ball away in the fourth quarter. In Week 5, the Seahawks lost 38-35 because their defense couldn't stop Baker Mayfield, who threw for 379 yards. In Week 11, the Seahawks lost to the Rams because Darnold threw four interceptions.

The Detroit Lions, led by quarterback Jared Goff, face the Los Angeles Rams, led by quarterback Matthew Stafford, on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif.

If you look at run success rate and explosive play run rate, the Rams are head-and-shoulders better than the rest of the NFL. Just look at this chart from TruMedia, compiled by Fantasy Life's Ian Hartitz: According to Pro Football Reference, Williams and Corum rank Nos. 1 and 2 in run success rate at 65.9% and 59.8%, respectively.

Backing Detroit is the way to go, according to the model. The Lions cover the 6-point spread in 58% of simulations, good for an "A" grade. Detroit wins in 46% of simulations to offer value as a plus-money underdog and the Under (55) hits in 59% of simulations.

The Los Angeles Rams released an injury update on Davante Adams, and his status points to a game-time decision versus the Seahawks.

The past few weeks have been up and down for the Seattle Seahawks (11-3), despite a four-game win streak. The Seahawks have won four consecutive games, but some

Between the end of the second quarter through the third, the Rams scored 20 unanswered points to comeback and steal the win from the Lions. The Rams’ defensive front came alive in the second half and wrecked havoc on the Lions’ interior offensive line.

Sean McVay said the short week shuts the door on any IR return plans for Tyler Higbee and Rob Havenstein against the Seahawks.