It was always going to be an uphill climb to the playoffs for the Los Angeles Rams after starting the year 1-4, but after fighting their way back to 4-4, they lost two of their last three games and fell back down. 500.
Even in a tight race like the NFC West, the Rams' postseason chances are worryingly low, especially after a win on Sunday Night Football. the Rams only have a 16 percent chance of making the playoffs.
They started the week with a 21% chance, and with a loss the odds likely dropped to 13%, but the Seahawks' win over the Cardinals eased the pain of Los Angeles' loss to Philadelphia.
aren't great for the Rams' postseason chances. According to their model, Los Angeles only has a 10 percent chance of making the playoffs, and the team is currently in 10th place in the NFC race behind the Cardinals and Buccaneers in the wild card race.
If the Rams can beat the Saints on Sunday, their postseason chances increase to 23%, according to the NYT. However, this depends on further results in the league, so the Rams will be hoping for a defeat by the Seahawks, Cardinals and 49ers.
On the bright side, the Rams are just one game behind the Seahawks and Cardinals and have already beaten Seattle once. If they can stay afloat and beat Arizona in Week 17, they have a real chance of making it.
