The Los Angeles Rams has increased their playoff chances to 50% after their 12-6 win over the 49ers.
Los Angeles Rams have ended their 15th week on a high with a 12-6 win over San Francisco 49ers. The 2021 Superbowl winners are now one step closer to playoffs. With an 8-6 record through the 15th week of the 2024 NFL season. Matthew Stafford and co. now have to play three more games against the New York Jets, Arizona Cardinals, and Seattle Seahawks.
In the 2021-22 season, the LA Rams finished first in the NFC West owing to their 12-5 record. They would go on to win the Super Bowl against the Cincinnati Bengals and their fan would expect nothing less this year.
Though the Rams would not be able to equal their 12-5 record, they can make it 11-6 if they win all their upcoming games. So, can the Rams still qualify for the playoffs? Let’s explore their playoff chances.
According to Next Gen Stats, the Rams have a 50% chance of qualifying for the playoffs. They are currently seeded 8th in the NFC. The Rams’ chances would have dropped down to 23% had they lost to the 49ers in Week 15.
The Rams are on a three-win streak after defeating the Saints, Bills, and 49ers in the process. They will play against the New York Jets next on December 22nd. The Rams will be facing the Cardinals on December 29th. The Cardinals have lost their last 3 games and their hopes for a wildcard spot will depend on the result of their week 15 game against the Patriots.
Matthew Stafford and co. will have a tough game against the Seatte Seahawks, who are on a four-game win streak and currently hold the top spot in the NFC West. The Rams play their last game of the regular season against them on January 5, 2025.
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Ram has strengthened their chances of qualifying for the playoffs after win against the Niners. They only have three hurdles to cross. The previously open group of NFC West is now all but summed up. Seahawks are the table toppers with 56% chances and Rams follow with 50% chances.
With the 49ers’ loss, they now have less than a 1% chance while the 10th-seeding Cardinals currently have a 7% chance. A win would increase their chance to 10%. Since the 49ers and Cardinals playoff race is almost over, they will try to ruin the party of other teams now.
The LA Rams have won eight and lost six games through week 15. They now have three more games and the Rams would want to win all three to keep the winning momentum. Out of these three games, 2 will be against teams from their own division.
The Rams have kept their hopes alive after winning the game against the 49ers and they would fight on to seal their playoff spot by winning their remaining games!
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