WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. – Coming off two-straight games with over 40 points and 500 yards of offense, the Rams will head to Seattle for a divisional showdown that could very well determine the NFC West title. The two 11-3 teams will face off on Thursday Night Football in Week 16, so the Rams have already turned the page on their victory over Detroit, which punched their ticket to the postseason.

Ahead of the contest, Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur, defensive coordinator Chris Shula, head coach Sean McVay, quarterback Matthew Stafford and outside linebacker Jared Verse spoke to local media about last week's win and the quick turnaround to prepare for the Seahawks. Here are the most significant quotes and talking points from those press conferences. From the Podium is sponsored by Porsche.

"(If wide receiver Davante Adams can't play) we'll probably just go out there with 10 guys and just see what happens. No, I'm just kidding. You guys have seen how valuable he's been for us in so many different ways. Even over the last few weeks, just the amount of attention he gets in situational football, whether it be the red zone, third down... He's a Hall of Famer for a reason and he's still playing at that high clip and we're just hoping for the best." - LaFleur

After Adams exited Sunday's game with a hamstring injury (the same one that put him on the injury report earlier in the week), head coach Sean McVay said that it "didn't look good." He wouldn't rule Adams out for Thursday, although he acknowledged it would be an uphill battle for him to suit up on a short week. Adams has taken Konata Mumpfield under his wing this season, and the rookie wide receiver took some of those vacated snaps after Adams went down on Sunday. The injury to his mentor may give Mumpfield more opportunities.

LaFleur discussed how much trust players and coaches have in him, saying "he doesn't conduct himself (as a rookie) when he's on the field." The two players have similar play styles, views of the game and movements, especially in their lower halves, LaFleur said. He also reiterated how smart the rookie wide receiver is, and that Adams has "really taken a hand to" him because of those similarities.

Tight end Tyler Higbee and offensive lineman Rob Havenstein are both eligible to return from Injured Reserve this week, but LaFleur said they haven't discussed whether those moves will be made prior to Thursday Night Football. He knows that Seattle will create looks and plans to stop the Rams' offense that are different from what they employed earlier this year, including ways to limit the impact of Los Angeles' 13 personnel packages. "They're gonna have stuff that you're not prepared for," LaFleur said. "That's what good coaches do and they're great coaches over there."

"I think our guys just made plays and executed (in the second half) and that's really all it was. It wasn't anything crazy that we did as far as scheme-wise... We just talked about being one-eleventh and doing your job and hitting your shot and if you get a tip, go for it." - Shula

After the game, defensive end Kobie Turner said the defensive front was given the "green light" to play the pass more, and it resulted in five total yards for the Lions in the third quarter. Shula referred to Turner, who got the team's only sack, as "the finisher" because of his ability to work edges and impact the game every time he's on the field. "He doesn't take plays off," Shula said.

The Rams and Seahawks both "have the same amount of time" to prepare for Thursday Night Football, so Shula said he doesn't know whether that's an advantage or not, but he added that they have a good short-week rhythm that won't be disrupted.

Meanwhile, cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon was inactive yesterday despite not being listed on the injury report. Shula said they are "always trying to get the best guys up in the best roles," and that's what led to the decision for that specific matchup with the Lions. "We'll see what it leads to Thursday night," he added.

"They can match you normal or they can match you non-normal because they have some of those versatile pieces that they can use that they might not be listed as an outside backer, but they can play that way. They're a great defense, they deserve all the credit that they're getting." - McVay

The Seattle defense is intentional with how they deploy their personnel against specific opponents, making it difficult to find "big play opportunities," McVay said. Head coach Mike Macdonald and defensive coordinator Aden Durde always have an understanding of what opposing offenses want to achieve, and they make sure the defense is "tied in at all three levels" so they can put offenses in "stressful situations."

McVay confirmed that his wife gave birth to their second son, Christian, yesterday at around 6 a.m. Both his wife and the baby are doing well, and McVay said he has barely slept since. "What a crazy week to be playing on a Thursday," he said.

There's a possibility of rain on the forecast for Thursday night's game, but McVay said they won't have much time to prepare for that, as they are only holding walkthroughs during a short week, and will have to lean on their prior experience playing in poor conditions.

McVay echoed Shula's claim that the cornerback rotation will be a weekly decision and that they felt Witherspoon being inactive gave them the best chance against the Lions. "It's a fluid situation," McVay said. He reiterated that they still feel as though they have four starting corners, but said that they can really only utilize three of them in one game and will continue to evaluate their options each week based on the matchup.

"It's been a pretty quick turnaround (since the last matchup with Seattle), so hasn't been too much change I would say. I wouldn't change too much if I were them, they're playing at a pretty good clip." - Stafford

The only differences that Stafford noted were on the personnel side, with safety Julian Love and nose tackle Jarran Reed back from injury. Apart from that, it's the same "physical" and "well-coached" defense that they faced off against in Week 11, one that has talent at every level. Even after McVay's son was born yesterday, Stafford said he's been "the same old guy," but has relied on the other coaches to help out when needed.

Although Stafford tries to approach every game with the same intensity and dedicated preparation, he acknowledged that this divisional matchup "is a big one." He added that every game at this stage of the season is big, but the talent and success Seattle has enjoyed this year aren't lost on Stafford. "This is what you love playing NFL football for," he said.

With Adams' status still up in the air, Stafford was asked about Mumpfield's ability to step up if needed. He called the rookie wide receiver "a really talented route-runner" who has showed up on some big third downs and red zone plays this year. "If he had to have an expanded role, (I have) a ton of trust and confidence in his preparation, the coaching staff around him (and) that room."

"I like the rain, I like the snow, I like all that kind of stuff... It's just good hitting. When you really hit somebody, they really feel it, you see the rain pop in slow motion (and it) looks good... I really think it's like poetry at work, to be honest with you." - Verse

Rain does make things more difficult for the offense, so Verse being excited for a cold, rainy matchup in Seattle makes sense. Even without the elements in mind, however, Verse is expecting adjustments from the last time they played the Seahawks and forced four turnovers. "I think they're gonna do everything they can to change that," Verse said. "Maybe he holds the ball a little bit longer, that gives me and the guys a chance up front."

Verse has been taking a mentorship role with rookie Josaiah Stewart, giving him advice but also letting him test things out in practice before he gives his two cents. In his second season, Verse has grown mentally, realizing he doesn't have to be the one to make a play on every snap. "I just gotta do my job," he said. "If I do that, that's good enough."