NFL Showdown in Seattle: Rams, Seahawks Clash with NFC Supremacy at Stake SEATTLE (Interstat) — A critical late-season NFC West clash with significant playoff implications is set for Thursday night as the Los Angeles Rams visit the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. Both teams enter the contest with identical 11-3 records, tied atop the division and conference standings. The matchup is a swift rematch of a Nov. 16 meeting in Los Angeles, which the Rams narrowly won 21-19 on a last-minute defensive stand. That result adds a layer of urgency for the Seahawks, who will enjoy the deafening home-field advantage of their famed “12th Man” crowd. Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford arrives in elite form, coming off a 368-yard, two-touchdown performance in a 41-34 shootout victory over Detroit last Sunday. Over his last four games, Stafford has thrown for 10 touchdowns, piloting a high-scoring offense that has averaged 37 points per game in its last three wins. The backfield duo of Kyren Williams and Blake Corum provides a potent complement, each finding the end zone in the win over the Lions. Seattle counters with its own momentum, riding a five-game winning streak fueled by a dominant defense and the efficient play of quarterback Sam Darnold. The Seahawks have allowed just 16 total points in their last two games, including a 26-0 shutout of Minnesota. Darnold has managed games effectively during the streak, contributing eight total touchdowns (five passing, three rushing) with just one turnover. According to National Statistical’s game simulator, Seattle holds a slight edge, projected to win 31-23. Oddsmakers list the Seahawks as 1.5-point favorites with an over/under of 44.5 points, anticipating a competitive, potentially lower-scoring affair than the Rams’ recent outings. The outcome will heavily influence the NFC playoff picture, with the winner seizing sole possession of the conference’s top seed with two weeks remaining in the regular season. For the Rams, it’s a chance to sweep the season series and solidify their resurgence. For the Seahawks, it’s an opportunity for revenge and to prove their defensive prowess can stifle one of the league’s hottest offenses. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:20 p.m. PST on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. The game will be broadcast nationally on FOX and NFL Network.