The Rams removed all suspense in the NFC West in Week 17, with some help from three teams. Wins by the Bills, Vikings, and Commanders clinched the strength of victory advantage for L.A. over the Seahawks, punching the Rams’ ticket to the playoffs.
Week 18 is expected to be much quieter for L.A., as Sean McVay plans to rest key starters against the Seahawks in hopes of entering the playoffs as fresh as possible.
The Rams can’t be knocked out of the playoff, but they still have seeding at stake and don’t know their opponent for the wild-card round.
Here’s a guide to the Rams’ scenarios in Week 18 and all of their possible opponents.
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NFC West standings
| Position | Team | Record |
| 1 | Los Angeles Rams | 10-7 |
| 2 | Seattle Seahawks | 10-7 |
| 3 | Arizona Cardinals | 8-9 |
| 4 | San Francisco 49ers | 6-11 |
The Rams clinched the NFC West in Week 17 and eliminated the Seahawks, making Sunday’s game meaningless for both sides outside of seeding implications for L.A.
NFC playoff standings
| Position | Team | Record |
| 1 | Detroit Lions | 14-2 |
| 2 | Philadelphia Eagles | 13-3 |
| 3 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 10-7 |
| 4 | Los Angeles Rams | 10-7 |
| 5 | Minnesota Vikings | 14-2 |
| 6 | Washington Commanders | 12-5 |
| 7 | Green Bay Packers | 11-6 |
The Rams entered Week 18 as the NFC’s No. 3 seed, but they slipped to the No. 4 seed with a loss to Seattle and a Buccaneers win over the Saints.
The Rams are still a divisional champion, so they’ll have the privilege of hosting a Wild Card game. Matthew Stafford and company are looking for their first playoff victory since winning the Super Bowl in 2021.
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Rams potential playoff opponent
After sliding down to the No. 4 seed in the NFC, Los Angeles has secured a matchup with the No. 5 seed in the conference.
Rams fans and those in the organization will be scoreboard watching during “Sunday Night Football”. This NFC North clash between the Lions and Vikings will determine the No. 1 and No. 5 seed in the NFC, with the loser of this game facing Los Angeles in the opening round of the playoffs.
