An all-important showdown between the Seattle Seahawks and the Los Angeles Rams is set to go down on Thursday in the Week 16 Thursday Night Football (TNF) prime-time matchup.
This epic encounter pits two NFC West teams with 11 wins each, and the winner takes control of the division with just a couple of weeks left in the regular season. Here, we take a look at the Seahawks vs Rams picks, including the spread, total, player props, as well as a same-game parlay for the upcoming Week 16 game.
Our choice for the best bet is the under on 44.5 at -118 odds as per FanDuel.
Both the Seahawks and the Rams have been excellent on the offensive and defensive sides of the ball. Both teams rank top 5 in scoring defense and points scored per game. However, this matchup is a divisional game between two evenly matched teams that also know the ins and outs of one another.
In terms of scoring defense, the Seahawks rank second in the league, giving up just 17.3 points per game. On the other hand, the Rams are also one of the better teams on that side of the ball, allowing just 18.6 points per game. These two teams also met back in Week 11 in what was another low-scoring affair with the Rams coming out on top 21-19.
Furthermore, the weather conditions are likely to play some role in limiting the scoring, as the temperature is expected to be 39 degrees, with an 84% chance of rain, and a wind speed of 10 mph.
Here are some of our best bets for the Seahawks vs Rams TNF game, as sourced from FanDuel.
Best Best 1: Matthew Stafford Over 1.5 Passing TD (-102)
Matthew Stafford to throw for over 1.5 passing touchdowns looks like a good bet since he has thrown multiple touchdowns in a game in 12 of his 14 games this season. More recently, Stafford is on an 8-game streak with at least 2 or more passing touchdowns.
The Seahawks’ defense has allowed 17 passing touchdowns in 14 games, whereas that number is significantly less when it comes to rushing touchdowns. On the ground, Seattle’s defense has given up just 7 touchdowns until Week 16.
Best Best 2: Jaxon Smith-Njigba Over 6.5 Receptions (-122)
Jaxon Smith-Njigba has been the best wide receiver in the league this season. The Seahawks’ wideout ranks first in receiving yards and fourth in total receptions with 96 from 14 games this season.
Moreover, the third-year receiver has easily become the go-to target for Sam Darnold and the Seahawks’ offense. While Smith-Njigba has been targeted 9 times per game over the last 5 games, he has managed to grab 7 or more receptions in 4 of those 5 games.
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Player Props to Target
Here are some of the top player props to target for the Seahawks vs Rams game, as sourced from FanDuel.
Matthew Stafford has generally been more productive than Sam Darnold when it comes to passing yards as of late. Stafford has thrown for more yards than Darnold in 4 of the pair’s last 5 games, respectively.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is also one of the leading players at his position this season. Darnold has a completion percentage of 67.4% and generally attempts around 30 passes per game. He has exceeded 225 passing yards in 4 of his last 5 games, including the Week 11 game against the Rams.
Kyren Williams’ anytime touchdown seems like a good value bet. Considering he has amassed 10 rushing touchdowns on the season from just 14 games. Moreover, his recent form has been incredible. The Rams’ premier back has five touchdowns on the ground in the last 5 games, including one against the Seahawks a few weeks ago.
Third-year wideout Puka Nacua has become the leading target man on the Rams’ offense and has also teamed up well with Matthew Stafford. Nacua ranks second in the league with 102 receptions and second also in receiving yards with 1,367 from 14 games.
Over the past 5 games, Nacua has crossed 80 receiving yards on three occasions and has hauled in over 100 receiving yards in the last two games. Additionally, with Davante Adams questionable for the game with a hamstring injury, Nacua could see an increase in productivity.
The above same-game parlay could be worth considering since both teams are better at defending rushing touchdowns than passing touchdowns. For instance, the Seahawks have allowed 7 rushing and 17 passing touchdowns, whereas the Rams have allowed 5 rushing and 21 passing touchdowns, showing a clear discrepancy between the two.
Furthermore, Nacua could be the top target in the end zone for Stafford as Davante Adams remains questionable for the game. On the Seahawks’ side, Smith-Njigba has already grabbed 9 receiving touchdowns this season and remains a top target for Sam Darnold in the end zone.
The total under 44.5 is also an enticing prospect, given that both teams are defensively sound. The last game in Week 11 between these two sides resulted in 40 points, but the weather conditions could also make it difficult to score in Thursday’s game.
Here, we take a look at some of the important matchup analyses of the two teams.
Offense vs Defense Breakdown
The Seattle Seahawks offense has a completion percentage of 67.26%, a 37.95% third-down conversion rate, and a 57.45% red-zone scoring rate. Meanwhile, the Rams’ defense is allowing a pass completion percentage of 63.42%, a third-down conversion rate of 36.13%, and a red-zone scoring rate of 45.45%.
On the flip side, the Rams’ offense has a completion percentage of 66.24%. They convert 37.76% of their third-down attempts and have a 66.67% rate of red zone scoring. Seattle’s defense is allowing a completion percentage of 62.60% as well as a third-down conversion rate of 32.99% and a red-zone scoring rate of 51.16%.
Betting Trends
Seahawks ATS: 10-4
Seahawks Over/Under Record: 8-6
Seahawks Home Record: 5-2
Rams ATS: 10-4
Rams Away Record: 4-2
Rams Over/Under Record: 7-7
How to watch Seahawks vs Rams
The Seahawks take on the Rams on Thursday Night Football, whose broadcast rights belong to Amazon Prime Video. Prime users will be able to watch the game live. Viewers living locally can also catch the action on FOX 11 (LA) or My Network TV (LA), while streaming options include Fubo, YouTube TV, and Hulu + Live TV, and NFL+ for mobiles and tablets.
Date
Time (ET)
TV
Streaming
Thursday, December 18, 2025
8:15 p.m.
Amazon Prime Video
Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, NFL+
Injuries & Weather Report
Injury Report
Rams wide receiver Davante Adams, tight end Tyler Higbee, and defensive end Braden Fiske are all the offensive players who are questionable for Thursday’s game against the Seahawks. As for Seattle, left tackle Charles Cross is the only notable concern heading into the game.
Weather
The weather for Thursday Night is forecasted to be 39 degrees, with RealFeel temperature on Accuweather slated to be 33 degrees. The wind speed is forecasted at 10 mph from the South-West, with gusts up to 31 mph, and there is an 84% chance of rain.
The above odds are sourced from FanDuel. Use FanDuel to ace your betting game in all sports!
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