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Rams Clinch Playoff Berth With 41–34 Comeback Over Lions as Davante Adams Leaves With Hamstring

Detroit’s secondary is reeling, with Brian Branch on IR; Kerby Joseph could be next.

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.