There are a few ways the Rams can clinch the NFC West this week, including one scenario where Seahawks-Bears doesn’t matter

Over the next two weeks, the Los Angeles Rams have full control over their postseason hopes. The Rams still have work to do to secure their spot in the playoffs

If the Seahawks lose to the Bears on Thursday, the Rams could clinch the NFC West with a victory over the Cardinals on Saturday.

Here’s every playoff-clinching scenario in Week 17 as the Houston Texans kickstart the week with a matchup against the Baltimore Ravens.

"I give the Rams credit because they were soft and they knew it," an exec said. "Now they have become a grittier team than the 49ers."

The NFC West did not have a good Sunday in Week 16. Only the Los Angeles Rams won their game, and they are close to locking up the division. The Rams are 9-6 and have a one-game lead over the Seattle Seahawks,

Heading into Sunday’s action, there were three boxes the Los Angeles Rams would’ve loved to check: a win against the Jets, a loss by the Cardinals and a loss by the Seahawks. That was the ideal scenario for the Rams,

The Seattle Seahawks may face insurmountable obstacles on their narrow path to the playoffs. Their only hope of reaching the postseason is to win the NFC West, and they're a game behind the Los Angeles Rams after Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

Chicago Bears wide receiver Bernard Berrian, left, catches a 40-yard pass for a touchdown as Seattle Seahawks' Kelly Herndon, center, and Oliver Celestin, right, defend during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006 in Chicago. (AP Photo)

The Eagles had their ten-game winning streak snapped with a 36-33 loss to the Commanders in Week 16, but Philadelphia still controls its own destiny for the division and the No. 2 overall seed. Philad

Entering Week 16, the Los Angeles Rams had an golden opportunity to solidify their position in the NFC West standings as they went on the road to take on the New York Jets.