The Rams hold the top seed in the NFC with four games remaining, starting with Sunday’s matchup against the Detroit Lions. What does L.A. need to have happen to keep the 1-seed going into their Thursday night game against the Seahawks? And what do they need to have happen to avoid falling into the 5, 6, or even 7 seed if they lose?

They almost certainly need to beat the Lions for that to happen because the top of the NFC is so tight.

In a complete disaster situation, the Rams could even be out of the playoffs entirely less than a week from today.

Rams keep the 1-seed if:

The Rams beat the Lions

Simple. If the Rams win and improve to 11-3, they will have the 1-seed no matter what else happens.

Rams lose, but Seahawks lose, Packers lose, Bears lose, 49ers lose

If the Rams lose, they n

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