INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Interstat) — A compelling quarterback storyline will highlight a pivotal NFC clash when the Detroit Lions visit the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. The game features a marquee matchup between former teammates and franchise-traded signal-callers, with Detroit’s Jared Goff returning to face the Rams and the quarterback he was traded for, Matthew Stafford. Both teams are in the thick of the playoff race, with the Rams (10-3) holding a two-game edge over the Lions (8-5) in the overall standings. Stafford leads a Rams offense that has been explosive, coming off a 45-17 road rout of Arizona where he threw for 281 yards and three touchdowns. Los Angeles has won three of its last four, averaging over 31 points per game in that stretch. Stafford has 10 touchdown passes in his last four outings. Goff and the Lions are also riding high off an offensive outburst, having dismantled Dallas 44-30 last Thursday. Goff was efficient, completing 25 of 34 passes for 309 yards and a score. However, Detroit’s form has been inconsistent, alternating wins and losses over its past five games. Goff’s performance has mirrored that volatility, ranging from a 14-for-37 day in a loss to Philadelphia to his recent efficient showcase. Defensively, both teams will be tested. The Lions must contain a balanced Rams attack featuring running back Blake Corum, who rushed for 128 yards and two scores last week. The Rams’ defense, which has allowed just 17 points per game over its last three wins, faces the challenge of slowing a Detroit ground game led by David Montgomery and a potent passing attack. According to National Statistical’s game simulator, the Rams are projected to win 30-21. However, oddsmakers have installed Detroit as a 6-point pregame favorite, with an over/under set at 54.5 points, suggesting expectations for a high-scoring affair. The outcome will have significant implications for the NFC playoff picture. A Rams victory would solidify their hold on a top seed, while a Lions win would tighten the conference standings and bolster their postseason credentials heading into the final month of the regular season.