Overview
- The Dec. 14 game in Los Angeles carries a clinch scenario for the Rams, according to Yahoo Sports.
- Models cited in coverage place Detroit near 50–52% to make the playoffs, rising to about 72% with a win and dropping near 40% with a loss.
- Los Angeles enters 10-3 atop the NFC West and is favored by roughly 5.5 points in betting markets.
- Detroit is 8-5 after a 44-30 win over Dallas and benefits from three extra days of preparation from playing last Thursday.
- The Lions lost Brian Branch to a season-ending Achilles injury, recent meetings have favored Detroit, and analysts highlight their league-leading production in yards per play and points.