In Week 17, they beat the Arizona Cardinals to earn their fifth consecutive win, positioning them to win the NFC West. The Rams are in control of their own destiny heading into Week 18, but they may not even need to win their final game to clinch the division.

The AFC playoff picture is one game away from having all its teams settled. The Los Angeles Chargers wrapped up their playoff berth with a victory over the New England Patriots, but the final playoff spot will be up for grabs heading into the season's final week.

The Rams (10-6) have won five straight games despite scoring a combined 44 points over their last three contests, also scraping by the New York Jets and San Francisco 49ers. But Los Angeles’ defense has kept the team in the playoff hunt (in three weeks, the Rams have allowed 24 points, with a defensive-driven effort again marking Saturday’s win).