1The Rams are regarded as a Super Bowl contender — but first they have to make the playoffs.

Coach Sean McVay ’s team can clinch a playoff spot if they defeat the Detroit Lions on Sunday at SoFi Stadium.

The Rams are 10-3, lead the NFC West and hold the No. 1 seed in the NFC . A win over the Lions would guarantee a playoff spot for the seventh time in McVay’s nine seasons.

The Lions (8-5) are fighting for a playoff spot out of the NFC North. The Green Bay Packers (9-3-1) are the No. 2 seed and the Chicago Bears (9-4) are No. 7.

The Rams are coming off a 45-17 rout of the Arizona Cardinals , a game in which they rolled up 530 yards. Quarterback Matthew Stafford , who has passed for a league-best 35 touchdowns, bounced back from a three-turnover performance in a loss agains

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