After getting back into the win column in Week 14, the Rams shift their attention toward a Week 15 home game against the Lions with the opportunity clinch a playoff berth. Kickoff on Sunday from Sofi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. is scheduled for 1:25 p.m. pacific time on FOX.
In advance of the contest, here is your First Look at Rams-Lions, presented by Toyota.
Notable Lions additions
- Selected former Georgia offensive lineman Tate Ratledge in the second round of this year's draft. Detroit's offensive line has been hit hard by injuries, but the availability and dependability of Ratledge at right guard has been a bright spot.
- Selected former Arkansas wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa in the third round of this year's draft. TeSlaa's athleticism and explosiveness have been difference-makers for the Lions' offense when he's been targeted, with eight receptions for 120 yards and four touchdowns on the season.
Top performers in Week 14
Quarterback Jared Goff completed 25 of 34 pass attempts for 309 yards and one touchdown in Detroit's 44-30 road win over the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day.
Running back Jahmyr Gibbs paced Detroit's backfield with 12 carries for 43 yards and three touchdowns; running back David Montgomery led the backfield with 60 rushing yards on six carries and added a rushing touchdown.
Wide receiver Jameson Williams led the Lions wide receivers with seven receptions for 96 yards.
Edge Al-Quadin Muhammad set the tone for Detroit's defense with three sacks and three tackles for loss; that unit as a whole collected two interceptions and three forced fumbles (recovering one).
On special teams, kicker Jake Bates made three of four field goal attempts (one was blocked) and all five of his extra point attempts, while punter Jack Fox averaged 42 yards per punt across two punts.
Early storylines to watch, and what they mean for the Rams
Playoff conversation has swirled around the Rams since their first time moving into the No. 1 seed in the NFC two weeks ago. Now back in first place in the conference, they can clinch a postseason berth with a win over the Lions.
The No. 8 seed Lions are on the outside looking in, and despite an injury-depleted offensive line and secondary, remain firmly in the playoff hunt. So, if the history between these two teams wasn't already enough of a motivator in this game, the playoff stakes certainly will be. The Rams likewise are looking to maintain hold of first place in both the conference and the NFC West, with the 10-3 Seahawks and 9-4 49ers lurking behind them in the standings.
