After wrapping up a three-game home stretch with a 44-30 victory over the Dallas Cowboys, the Detroit Lions (8-5) travel to SoFi Stadium to face the Los Angeles Rams (10-3).
Last week: Los Angeles defeated the Arizona Cardinals in a decisive 45-17 victory.
History: The Rams lead the all-time series 45-43-1. In their last matchup, Detroit beat Los Angeles 26-20 in overtime to begin the 2024 season.
Storyline to watch: Sunday marks another significant playoff game between two of the league's top offenses heading into Week 15.
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford leads the league with a 113.1 passer rating. His No. 4-ranked offense (373.2) is No. 3 in passing (249.2) and No. 4 in scoring (29.2).
Lions quarterback Jared Goff ranks third with a 110.2 passer rating leading a No. 3-ranked offense (378.7) that is No. 5 in passing (242.8) and No. 1 in scoring (30.3).
With a win Sunday, Los Angeles clinches a playoff spot. A Detroit victory would move them one game closer to postseason play as the current eighth seed in the NFC.
"Our focus and concentration is doing everything that we can to try to be able to win this game," Rams head coach Sean McVay said about Sunday's playoff implications. "If that means what that means, great."
Next up:
- The Lions host the Pittsburgh Steelers at Ford Field on Sunday, December 21 at 4:25 p.m.
- The Rams travel to Lumen Field to face the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday Night Football, December 18 at 8:15 p.m.
View photos of the starters for the Los Angeles Rams.
Head Coach: Sean McVay
Offensive Coordinator: Mike LaFleur
Defensive Coordinator: Chris Shula
Special Teams Coordinator: Chase Blackburn
(AP Photo/Samantha Chow)
WR Davante Adams
(AP Photo/Samantha Chow)
TE Colby Parkinson
Backed up by Davis Allen, Terrance Ferguson and Nick Vannett
(AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)
LT Alaric Jackson
Backed up by D.J. Humphries and David Quessenberry
(AP Photo/Greg Trott)
LG Steve Avila
Backed up by Justin Dedich
(AP Photo/Kara Durrette)
C Coleman Shelton
Backed up by Beaux Limmer
(AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
RG Kevin Dotson
(AP Photo/Scot Tucker)
RT Warren McClendon Jr.
Backed up by David Quessenberry
(AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
WR Jordan Whittington
Backed up by Xavier Smith
(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
WR Puka Nacua
Backed up by Konata Mumpfield
(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
QB Matthew Stafford
Backed up by Jimmy Garoppolo and Stetson Bennett IV
(AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
RB Kyren Williams
Backed up by Blake Corum, Jarquez Hunter and Ronnie Rivers
(AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
OLB Byron Young
Backed up by Josaiah Stewart
(AP Photo/Greg Trott)
DE Braden Fiske
Backed up by Larrell Murchison and Desjuan Johnson
(AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
NT Poona Ford
Backed up by Ty Hamilton
(AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
DE Kobie Turner
Backed up by Tyler Davis
(AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
OLB Jared Verse
Backed up by Nick Hampton
(AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
ILB Omar Speights
Backed up by Shaun Dolac
(AP Photo/Brooke Sutton)
ILB Nate Landman
Backed up by Troy Reeder
(AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
CB Emmanuel Forbes Jr.
Backed up by Ahkello Witherspoon and Josh Wallace
(AP Photo/Kara Durrette)
S Kamren Kinchens
Backed up by Chris Smith II
(AP Photo/Samantha Chow)
S Kam Curl
Backed up by Jaylen McCollough
(AP Photo/Aaron M. Sprecher)
CB Cobie Durant
Backed up by Darious Williams and Derion Kendrick
(AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
P/H Ethan Evans
(AP Photo/Nick Wass)
K Harrison Mevis
(AP Photo/Samantha Chow)
LS Jake McQuaide
(AP Photo/Kara Durrette)
PR Xavier Smith
Backed up by Konata Mumpfield
(AP Photo/Samantha Chow)
KR Jordan Whittington
Backed up by Blake Corum
(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Here are five Rams storylines to follow into Sunday's matchup:
1. Rams host Lions in Week 15 with chance to clinch playoff berth
A preview of Sunday's Week 15 regular season game between the Rams and the Lions at SoFi Stadium. READ MORE.
2. How the Rams have added an explosive element to the league's most efficient rushing attack
Rams running backs Blake Corum and Kyren Williams have led one of the league's best and most well-rounded run games. READ MORE.
3. Head coach McVay, QB Stafford and WR Adams on preparation for Lions, game's significance
Rams head coach Sean McVay, quarterback Matthew Stafford and wide receiver Davante Adams spoke with local media ahead of their Week 15 matchup against Detroit. READ MORE.
4. Between the Horns | Rams-Lions predications, L.A.'s rushing attack & key players in the secondary
J.B. Long, D'Marco Farr, and Maurice Jones-Drew sit down for an episode of Between the Horns to discuss their predictions for the Los Angeles Rams' Week 15 matchup against the Detroit Lions. WATCH.
5. TE Parkinson becoming dependable red zone target for Rams with four receiving touchdowns in last five games
Willing to do whatever it takes to win, whether that's involved catching touchdowns or not, Rams tight end Colby Parkinson has emerged as a trust target in the red zone in the last five games. READ MORE.
