Rams Seize NFC West Lead as Week 11 Tightens Races Across the Conference

Division standings hinge on Detroit’s Sunday night result alongside two late‑season Buccaneers–Panthers meetings.

Overview

The Rams overtook the Seahawks for first in the NFC West, dropping Seattle into the top wild card slot after Los Angeles’ head‑to‑head win.
Chicago moved atop the NFC North with a last‑minute win over Minnesota, while Green Bay rallied past New York to stay in the mix at 6-3-1.
Detroit entered Sunday night able to reclaim the North with a win over Philadelphia, but did so short three starting defensive backs and with Sam LaPorta on injured reserve.
Tampa Bay lost to Buffalo to fall to 6-4 as Carolina beat Atlanta in overtime, pulling the Panthers within a half‑game with two Bucs–Panthers games still to come.
The latest snapshot shows the top eight as Rams, Eagles, Bears, Buccaneers, Seahawks, Lions, Packers and 49ers, with San Francisco poised to jump in if Detroit loses.