Venue: Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington
Broadcast: Amazon Prime Video: Al Michaels, Kirk Herbstreit, Kaylee Hartung (field reporter)
Westwood One: Kate Scott, Ryan Harris
A massive NFC West showdown headlines Thursday Night Football as the Los Angeles Rams (11-3) visit the Seattle Seahawks (11-3) in a game with huge implications for the division title and playoff seeding. The winner takes sole possession of first place and the head-to-head tiebreaker. These longtime rivals met earlier this season (Week 11), with the Rams escaping a 21-19 home win on a missed late field goal by Seattle. Expect a physical, low-scoring battle in prime time.
Weather Updates
Evening conditions in Seattle: Temperatures around 48-50°F at kickoff, dropping to the low 40s by the fourth quarter. 50-60% chance of rain with sustained winds 10-15 mph (gusts possible). Lumen Field’s partial roof covers most seating, but the open design allows precipitation and wind to impact the field. Expect potentially slippery conditions favoring the run game, ball security, and short passing—similar to classic wet Seattle games that often go under the total.
Injury Report
Los Angeles Rams:
WR Davante Adams (hamstring/knee): Doubtful – Limited all week; major loss if out, thinning an already banged-up receiver group.
DE Braden Fiske (ankle): Questionable – Did not practice early but trending toward playing.
TE Tyler Higbee (ankle): IR – Out for season.
Other notables healthy; offensive line and key defenders (e.g., Kobie Turner, Byron Young) expected available.
Seattle Seahawks:
OT Charles Cross (hamstring): Out – Significant blow to pass protection; likely replaced by rookie or backup.
Other key players (DK Metcalf, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Kenneth Walker III, Devon Witherspoon) full participants and expected to play.
Defense largely intact under Mike Macdonald.
The Rams’ receiver depth takes a hit if Adams sits, while Seattle’s O-line vulnerability could expose Geno Smith to LA’s improving pass rush.
Key Player Matchups
Matthew Stafford vs. Seahawks Secondary (Witherspoon, Woolen, Love): Stafford has been efficient in Sean McVay’s scheme, but wet conditions and potential Adams absence put more on Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp (if healthy). Seattle’s young CBs excel in man coverage but can be tested underneath.
Rams Run Game (Kyren Williams, Blake Corum) vs. Seahawks Front: LA ranks top-5 in rushing; Seattle’s run defense has improved but struggles against power schemes. Wet field could amplify Williams’ north-south style.
Geno Smith & Seahawks WRs (Metcalf, JSN, Lockett) vs. Rams Pass Rush: Without Cross, Smith faces pressure from emerging edges like Jared Verse and Braden Fiske. Rams’ secondary vulnerable if Adams draws coverage elsewhere.
Special Teams Edge: Both kickers reliable, but wind/rain could affect field goals. Rams’ punt coverage strong; Seattle’s return game dangerous with Dee Williams.
This game likely hinges on turnovers and third-down efficiency—areas where both defenses shine.
Team Records and Standings Context
Los Angeles Rams: 11-3 (1st NFC West, tied). Clinched playoff spot; riding a strong second-half surge under McVay.
Seattle Seahawks: 11-3 (tied 1st NFC West). Also playoff-clinched; Mike Macdonald’s first year has exceeded expectations with elite defense.
Recent Team Form
Los Angeles Rams: Winners of 7 of their last 8, including the 21-19 thriller over Seattle earlier. Dominant defensively lately, holding opponents under 20 points in four straight. Offense balanced but reliant on play-action; Stafford protecting the ball well.
Seattle Seahawks: 6-1 in last seven, with the lone loss the close one in LA. Defense carrying the load (top-5 scoring D), forcing turnovers at high rate. Run game inconsistent, but Smith-to-Metcalf/JSN connection clicking.
Both teams enter hot, refreshed off mini-bye, and motivated for divisional supremacy.
Series History
All-Time: Tied 28-28 (including 2 playoff meetings, both won by Rams).
Recent (Last 10 Years): Rams hold edge (13-7 since 2015), including multiple playoff implications.
2025 Season: Rams lead 1-0 (21-19 in Week 11 at SoFi – four Rams INTs, missed Seahawks FG as time expired).
At Lumen Field: Seahawks historically tough at home vs. Rams, but LA has won 3 of last 5 visits.
Betting Trends
Public money split but leaning Seahawks ML and spread due to home prime-time spot and “12th Man” noise.
Sharp action on Under (heavy volume after weather forecast solidified; both defenses elite, earlier meeting hit 40 points, recent games trending low-scoring).
Rams 10-4 ATS this season; Seahawks strong at home (covering in 6 of 8).
Divisional unders common late season; weather adding to under support.
RAMS NOTES:
• RAMS clinched a playoff spot in Week 15 for the 7th time in 9 seasons under head coach Sean McVay. • QB MATTHEW STAFFORD passed for 368 yards & 2 TDs for a 101.6 rating in Week 15, his 3rd game this season with 350+ pass yards & 2+ TD passes, the most in the NFL. Has 2+ TD passes in 8 consecutive games, longest active streak in the NFL. Had 2 TD passes in Week 11 meeting. Ranks 1st in NFL with 37 TD passes this season. Aims for 3rd in row on primetime with 250+ pass yards & 3+ TD passes. • RB BLAKE CORUM had 71 rush yards & TD last week & aims for 4th in row with TD. • RB KYREN WILLIAMS had 78 rush yards & 2 TDs in Week 15. Has 13 scrimmage TDs (10 rush, 3 rec.) this season & is 6th player since 2000 with 13+ TDs in 3 of 1st 4 seasons. Had 91 rush yards & TD in Week 11 meeting. • WR PUKA NACUA had career-high 181 rec. yards last week, his 6th career game with 160+ rec. yards, tied-most in NFL since 2023 (Ja’Marr Chase). Has 102 receptions & 1,367 receiving yards this season & is the 5th player all-time with 100+ receptions & 1,200+ rec. yards in 2 of his 1st 3 seasons. • TE COLBY PARKINSON had career-high 75 rec. yards & 2 TDs in Week 15. Has TD in 5 of his past 6 games. Had rec. TD in Week 11 meeting. • LB NATE LANDMAN had team-high 10 tackles & TFL in Week 15. Has 7+ tackles in 5 of his past 6. Had 8 tackles & FF in Week 11 meeting. • DE KOBIE TURNER had 5 tackles, 2 TFL & sack in Week 15. Has sack in 3 of his past 4. Aims for 5th in row on primetime with 0.5+ sack. • CB COBIE DURANT had 2 PDs & INT in Week 11 meeting. • CB EMMANUEL FORBES had 6 tackles & PD last week. Ranks tied-4th with 15 PD this season & has PD in 6 of his past 7. • S KAM CURL had 6 tackles in Week 15 & aims for 3rd in row with 6+ tackles. • S KAMREN KINCHENS had 2 INTs in Week 11 meeting.
SEAHAWKS NOTES:
• QB SAM DARNOLD passed for 271 yards in Week 15. Aims for 4th in row on primetime this season with TD pass. Ranks 5th in the NFL with 102.0 passer rating this season & 6th with 3,433 pass yards. • RB ZACH CHARBONNET has scrimmage TD in 5 of his past 6 games at home this season. Ranks tied-10th with 8 rush TDs this season. Has rush TD in 2 of his past 3 on primetime this season. • RB KENNETH WALKER has 70+ scrimmage yards in 2 of his past 3 at home. Had rush TD in Week 11 meeting. • WR JAXON SMITH-NJIGBA had 7 receptions for 113 yards in Week 15, his 12th game this season with 90+ rec. yards, the 6th player in NFL history to do so within a single season. Ranks 1st with 1,541 rec. yards & tied-4th with 9 TD catches this season. Had 105 rec. yards in Week 11 meeting. • WR COOPER KUPP had 634 catches for 7,776 rec. yards & 57 TDs in 8 seasons with LAR. Ranks 7th in NFL with 59 TD receptions since 2017. • WR RASHID SHAHEED had 74 rec. yards in Week 15 & aims for 3rd in row with 65+ rec. yards. • LB ERNEST JONES had team-high 10 tackles in Week 15 & aims for 4th in row with 10+ tackles. Has INT in 2 of his past 3 on primetime. • DT LEONARD WILLIAMS had 5 tackles & 2 TFL in Week 15. Has sack in 3 of his past 4 on primetime. Has TFL in 3 of his past 4. • CB DEVON WITHERSPOON had 6 tackles & PD last week. Has PD in 3 of his past 4. Aims for 3rd in row on primetime with 7+ tackles. • S COBY BRYANT had 4th INT of season in Week 15, tied-6th most in 2025. Had 5 tackles & FF in Week 11 meeting. • S NICK EMMANWORI (rookie) had 7 tackles, sack & 2 PD in Week 15. Aims for 4th in row with PD. Had PD in Week 11 meeting. • S JULIAN LOVE had 2 PDs in Week 15. Had INT in last game vs. LAR (1/5/25)
Game Odds
Los Angeles Rams 42.5
Seattle Seahawks – 1.5
NFL Game Preview: Los Angeles Rams (11-3) vs. Seattle Seahawks (11-3)Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Wednesday, December 17, 2025
