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 only team left with a shot at winning the division.
The Arizona Cardinals were eliminated from contention and the San Francisco 49ers lost again.
NFC West standings, Week 17
- Los Angeles Rams, 9-6
- Seattle Seahawks, 8-7
- Arizona Cardinals, 7-8
- San Francisco 49ers, 6-9
The Rams beat the New York Jets 19-9 behind running back Kyren Williams’ 122 yards and a touchdown.
The Seahawks got three touchdown passes from Geno Smith, but he was also picked off twice. Sam Darnold threw three touchdown passes for the Minnesota Vikings in a 27-24 win.
The Niners lost 29-17 to the Miami Dolphins Sunday night. Brock Purdy had two touchdown passes but was picked off once, while the Dolphins rushed for 166 yards.
The Rams and Cardinals play in California Saturday night. The Seahawks are on the road Thursday night against the 4-11 Chicago Bears.
The 49ers are at home against the Detroit Lions playing Monday night.
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