The Los Angeles Rams secured their spot in the NFL playoffs on Sunday night after winning the NFC West division title by clinching a strength-of-victory tiebreaker over the Seattle Seahawks. The team had finished the season with a 10-6 record, surpassing many initial expectations.
The Rams had entered the weekend relying on other teams to secure wins that would give them the edge in the tiebreaker. They received assistance from the Buffalo Bills, Minnesota Vikings, and Cincinnati Bengals, all of whom won their respective games.
After starting the season 1-4, the Rams rebounded to win nine of their next 11 games, securing a playoff spot for the first time since 2018. The team’s turnaround was led by coach Sean McVay, who expressed pride in his players’ performance throughout the season.
In a news conference on Sunday morning, McVay acknowledged that resting key players like quarterback Matthew Stafford and running back Kyren Williams in Week 18 last season would be considered. However, he did not confirm whether this plan would repeat itself if the Rams clinch their playoff spot early.
The Rams’ achievement marks a historic milestone for the team, as they become the first to reach the playoffs after being three games under .500 at the start of the season.
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