Seahawks and 49ers Wins Eliminate Rams from NFC West Contention
The Rams have officially been eliminated from contention for the NFC West title following results from Week 17. In crucial matchups, the Seahawks triumphed over the Panthers, while the 49ers secured a narrow victory against the Bears. These outcomes decisively ended the Rams’ hopes of clinching their division.
Rams’ Postseason Prospects
Initially, the Rams had a strong position in the playoff race. They were the first team in the NFC to secure a postseason berth and held ambitions for both the division title and the No. 1 seed in the conference. However, this trajectory shifted dramatically after their overtime loss to Seattle in Week 16.
- Rams can now only claim the NFC’s No. 5 seed.
- They must win their last two games to secure this position.
Upcoming Games for the Rams
The Rams face critical matchups ahead. They will play against:
- Atlanta Falcons (Monday Night Football)
- Arizona Cardinals (Regular-season finale)
To maintain their playoff position, the Rams must win against the Falcons and the Cardinals. However, if they lose to Atlanta, they can only secure the No. 5 seed by beating the Cardinals and relying on a Seahawks victory over the 49ers on Saturday.
Challenges Ahead
Despite being one of the league’s strongest teams in recent performances, the Rams face a revised path to the Super Bowl LX. They may have to compete on the road throughout the postseason, particularly after missing key opportunities to defeat the 49ers and Seahawks in prior encounters.
