The Los Angeles Rams took control of the NFC West with a huge win over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. The two teams swapped spots in the playoff race, with the Rams moving up to second and the Seahawks dropping to fifth.

In the victory, safety Quentin Lake exited with an elbow injury and did not return, a bad sign for the Rams’ most versatile piece in the secondary. Speaking Monday, McVay told reporters Lake will miss “a little bit of time” and is headed for an MRI to determine the full extent, per Rams Wire.

Kamren Kinchens had two of the Rams’ four interceptions, Matthew Stafford threw two touchdown passes and Los Angeles hung on to beat the Seattle Seahawks 21-19 for its fifth consecutive victory

Los Angeles Rams HC Sean McVay joins Colin Cowherd to discuss the Rams’ 21-19 win over the Seattle Seahawks, being on top of the NFC West, and Matthew Stafford’s impressive performances.

While a two-point loss on the road to one of the NFL’s best teams is hardly reason to panic, this contest confirmed Seahawks fans' worst fears about their volatile quarterback and displayed a clear formula for neutralizing one of the league’s best offenses.

LA will go darker in Sunday's first-place clash with Seattle, their "matte Midnight" unis meant to honor the grit and spotlight of Hollywood.

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) makes a reception against the Los Angeles Rams during the second quarter at SoFi Stadium on November 16, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) Sean M. Haffey Getty Images

For the longest time, Matthew Stafford’s career felt like a cosmic joke. The guy could sling the pigskin like a modern-day gunslinger, but he was stuck in Detroit, the NFL’s equivalent of a never-ending rebuild.

Tampa Bay’s defense is sound against the run but has been picked apart by opposing passers. Josh Allen threw for three touchdowns and more than 300 yards vs. the Bucs in Week 11, and Matt Stafford and his talented receiving corps present even more pop.