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But it’s uncomfortably early for anyone in the organization to be thinking about Santa Clara in February. The Rams need to play with blinders on. Yes, they’ve secured the NFC’s No. 1 seed for the moment, but they have a one-game lead over the Eagles, who beat them earlier this season and therefore have the tiebreaker. There’s no wiggle room.

Nov 23, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (12) runs with the ball against Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Jacob Parrish (25) during the first quarter at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Sean McVay and the Los Angeles Rams are still pushing toward the playoffs and, they hope, another Super Bowl berth, but their future remains a source of intrigue around the league. That is because the Rams hold two first-round picks in the 2026 draft and have some roster needs.

The Rams retake the top seed in the NFC, but that is only one of the many shakeups in the latest NFL playoffs outlook.

Matthew Stafford threw for 281 yards and three touchdowns, Puka Nacua and Blake Corum both scored twice and the Los Angeles Rams rolled past the Arizona Cardinals 45-17