Overview
- Matthew Stafford threw for 368 yards and led three third‑quarter scoring drives to push Los Angeles to 11-3 and secure a postseason spot.
- Davante Adams aggravated his left hamstring early in the fourth quarter and did not return, with Sean McVay calling his short‑week outlook concerning for Thursday in Seattle.
- The Rams face the Seahawks next with the NFC West lead and head‑to‑head tiebreaker in hand as both teams enter at 11-3.
- Detroit fell to 8-6 after a stagnant second half, denting its playoff position with three games remaining.
- The Lions’ safety group is in flux: Branch is out for the season, Joseph suffered a setback and may go on IR, and Detroit has turned to additions and elevations including Damontae Kazee, Jalen Mills, and practice‑squad options.