There are a few ways the Rams can clinch the NFC West this week, including one scenario where Seahawks-Bears doesn’t matter

If the Seahawks lose to the Bears on Thursday, the Rams could clinch the NFC West with a victory over the Cardinals on Saturday.

"I give the Rams credit because they were soft and they knew it," an exec said. "Now they have become a grittier team than the 49ers."

Over the next two weeks, the Los Angeles Rams have full control over their postseason hopes. The Rams still have work to do to secure their spot in the playoffs

Heading into Sunday’s action, there were three boxes the Los Angeles Rams would’ve loved to check: a win against the Jets, a loss by the Cardinals and a loss by the Seahawks. That was the ideal scenario for the Rams,

The NFC West did not have a good Sunday in Week 16. Only the Los Angeles Rams won their game, and they are close to locking up the division. The Rams are 9-6 and have a one-game lead over the Seattle Seahawks,

The Seattle Seahawks may face insurmountable obstacles on their narrow path to the playoffs. Their only hope of reaching the postseason is to win the NFC West, and they're a game behind the Los Angeles Rams after Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

The Rams sought reinforcements ahead of their last Super Bowl runs, but this year are set for now with NFC West lead and determining division games ahead.

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Entering Week 16, the Los Angeles Rams had an golden opportunity to solidify their position in the NFC West standings as they went on the road to take on the New York Jets.