Rams projected to top NFC West in predicted 14-3 race
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 7:50 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The Los Angeles Rams are predicted to win the NFC West in a tiebreaker against the Seattle Seahawks, both finishing at 14-3 according to USAToday's Nate Davis. This follows a competitive 2025 season where the Rams had a shot at the division title when they faced the Seahawks in Week 16 and again in Week 18. Davis's analysis emphasizes the importance of these games, potentially deciding playoff positions and the path to the Super Bowl. If accurate, the outcome could see a rematch between the Rams and Seahawks in the playoffs further down the line. The predictions indicate a tight race in the division, with significant implications for playoff seeding.
- •Rams finish 2025 season at 12-5, narrowly missing NFC West title.
- •Upcoming matchup with Seahawks in Week 18 could be pivotal.
- •Matthew Stafford remains key to Rams' success in the division.
- •Seahawks also projected to finish at 14-3 this season.
- 7:50 PMYahoo Sports — Rams predicted to win NFC West in 14-3 tiebreaker
"There hasn’t even been a preseason game yet, but Week 18’s L.A.-Seattle matchup looks intense already
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