US EditionRams Can’t Hold Late Lead, Fall to Seahawks in OT in NFC West Showdown
Seahawks and Rams share the NFC West lead at 11-3, with the 49ers holding a 98% playoff chance, as Thursday's game impacts division title and playoff seeding.
- On Thursday night, the Seattle Seahawks host the Los Angeles Rams in Seattle for the NFC West lead, kickoff at 8:15 p.m., with both teams tied 11-3.
- Given the head-to-head result from Week 11, the Los Angeles Rams beat the Seattle Seahawks once and clinched a playoff berth last Sunday, but Seattle needs two wins and L.A. losses to reclaim control, Bob Condotta, The Seattle Times, notes.
- Analytics show the Rams with the edge: The Athletic gives the Rams a 53% chance at the NFC No. 1 seed and MGM sportsbook lists them at +350, while the Seahawks sit at 29% and +700.
- A Seahawks win or tie would clinch their playoff spot, though the 49ers could still claim the No. 1 seed by winning out their remaining three games, including Week 18 at Levi's Stadium.
- The 49ers could still chase the top seed if Seattle upsets L.A., giving San Francisco a 21% chance at No. 1 seed and a 98% playoff probability despite injuries to marquee 49ers players.
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The City of Angels held its breath in the second half against the Seahawks as Matthew Stafford disappeared from the sideline. The Los Angeles Rams were already battling the Emerald City crew, and watching their QB1 head inside made things louder at Lumen Field. Moreover, with the loss settling in, the injury scare felt real. However, after the game, Stafford addressed the incident and cleared the air himself. In the post-game, reporters asked hi…
San Bernardino Sun
Rams can’t hold late lead, fall to Seahawks in OT in NFC West showdown
SEATTLE — After 15 weeks and ultimately 67 minutes spent neck-and-neck on Thursday night, the fate of the NFC West came down to a two-point play in overtime. Hold, and the Rams would have the inside track to the top seed for the NFC playoffs. Fail, and the Seahawks would take control of the conference and the division. Sam Darnold’s throw just cleared Kobie Turner’s fingers. Tight end Eric Saubert slipped open, and caught the ball in the end zon…
Pasadena Star News
Rams lose to Seahawks in OT thriller, fall out of 1st place in NFC West
SEATTLE — After 15 weeks and ultimately 67 minutes spent neck-and-neck on Thursday night, the fate of the NFC West came down to a two-point play in overtime. Hold, and the Rams would have the inside track to the top seed for the NFC playoffs. Fail, and the Seahawks would take control of the conference and the division. Sam Darnold’s throw just cleared Kobie Turner’s fingers. Tight end Eric Saubert slipped open, and caught the ball in the end zon…
The spokesman-Review
The Seattle TimesSeahawks take first place in NFC West with instant classic vs. Rams
SEATTLE – After one of the most inexplicable comebacks in the 50-year history of the Seahawks, it came down to one final two-point play from the 2-yard-line.
Marin Independent Journal
How tonight’s Rams-Seahawks game will dictate 49ers’ playoff path
SANTA CLARA – The 49ers’ path to and through the NFC playoffs could be dictated by tonight’s matchup in Seattle, where the Seahawks host the Los Angeles Rams for the NFC West lead. A Seahawks (11-3) win in that home finale could create a desirable lane to the NFC’s No. 1 seed for the 49ers, who will take a 10-4 record into Monday night’s game at Indianapolis (8-6). The 49ers follow that game with a Dec. 28 Sunday night battle against the Chicago…
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