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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.
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.
The receiver has not practiced since aggravating his left hamstring injury in Sunday’s victory over the Lions, but Coach Sean McVay says they are going to give Adams “every chance” to be able to
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.
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.
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.
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 Rams are trying to beat the Lions for the first time since 2021 after losing the last two meetings. Can they get it done today at home?
The Los Angeles Rams released an injury update on Davante Adams, and his status points to a game-time decision versus the Seahawks.
Who'll win Sunday's major tilt between the Lions and Rams? Here are all the highlights and top moments from "America's Game of the Week."