The Los Angeles Rams got a much-needed win against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday afternoon, bouncing back from a 37-20 loss in Week 12. They overcame a 6-0 halftime deficit and scored 21 points in the second half to steal a win from the Saints, improving their record to 6-6 on the year.
With five games remaining, the Rams are still alive in the playoff race and sit just one game back of the division lead, currently held by the 7-5 Seahawks.
The Rams face a huge test against the Bills in Week 14, going up against a 10-2 team that has won seven in a row and scored at least 30 points in six straight. If they can somehow take down the Bills, the Rams will be in even better shape heading into the final stretch.
Below is a look at the current standings in the NFC.
- Lions: 11-1
- Eagles: 10-2
- Seahawks: 7-5
- Falcons: 6-6
- Vikings: 10-2
- Packers: 9-3
- Commanders: 8-5
- Buccaneers: 6-6
- Cardinals: 6-6
- Rams: 6-6
- 49ers: 5-7
- Cowboys: 5-7
Through Week 13, the Rams are 10th in the conference. NFL.com estimates that their playoff odds sit at 20% entering the final five games, so they’re not close to assured a spot in the postseason just yet.
What’s keeping their odds lower is the fact that their clearest path to the playoffs is with a division title because they’re two games back of the Commanders for the final wild-card spot, with the Bucs and Cardinals also ahead of LA in the standings.
The Seahawks and Cardinals play each other in Week 14 so in a best-case scenario, Arizona and the Rams both win, creating a three-way tie for first in the NFC West at 7-6.
However, if the Seahawks and Rams both win, Seattle will remain one game ahead. The Rams have already beaten the Seahawks once, which means their Week 18 showdown could end up being for the division title.
