Rams collapse against the Seahawks -- what that means for their playoff seeding?

"With nine minutes and 48 seconds left in the fourth quarter on Thursday night against the Seattle Seahawks, the Los Angeles Rams had a win probability of 98.8%, according to ESPN Analytics. The Rams, leading by 16 points, had just intercepted a Sam Darnold pass deep in their own territory and appeared to be in control of the game. Instead, the Rams had three straight three-and-outs, and kicker Harrison Mevis missed a 48-yard field goal. Los Angeles failed to score again in regulation. The Seahawks tied the game with less than seven minutes remaining in the fourth quarter and won in overtime, 38-37."

"It was the Rams' second loss in franchise history when leading by at least 16 points in the fourth quarter, according to ESPN Research. They also became the first team in NFL history to lose after recording 500 yards of offense and a plus-3 turnover margin. Had the Rams won, they would have controlled their destiny in the NFC West, with a 91% chance to win the division for the second season in a row, according to ESPN Analytics. They also would have remained the current top seed in the NFC, a spot now occupied by the Seahawks."

"Instead, the Rams could end Week 16 as the No. 6 seed and in third place in the NFC West if the San Francisco 49ers beat the Indianapolis Colts on Monday night. The Rams, now 11-4 after the loss Thursday, play the Atlanta Falcons in Week 17 and host the Arizona Cardinals in Week 18. According to ESPN Analytics, the Rams' chances to win their division have fallen to 30%."

With 9:48 left in the fourth quarter, the Los Angeles Rams held a 98.8% win probability while leading the Seattle Seahawks by 16 points after intercepting a Sam Darnold pass. The Rams then had three straight three-and-outs, kicker Harrison Mevis missed a 48-yard field goal, and Los Angeles failed to score again; the Seahawks tied the game with less than seven minutes remaining and won in overtime, 38-37. The loss is the Rams' second franchise defeat after a 16-point fourth-quarter lead and makes them the first team to lose after recording 500 yards of offense and a plus-3 turnover margin. The defeat dropped the Rams to 11-4, cut their NFC West division chances from 91% to 30%, and put playoff seeding at risk ahead of games against Atlanta and Arizona.

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