The NFL playoff race always gets a little crazy down the stretch, and things got especially crazy in the NFC West over the weekend. The Los Angeles Rams clinched the division title on Sunday, even though they didn't even play and they were able to clinch it thanks to a win by the Washington Commanders.

The Rams have officially clinched the NFC West, securing the strength of victory tiebreaker thanks to wins by 3 teams on Sunday

It is the Rams’ first division title since 2021, the year they won Super Bowl LVI. It is the franchise’s fourth NFC West title during McVay’s tenure, which began in 2017. And out of 390 teams in the Super Bowl era to start their seasons 1-4 or worse through five games, the Rams are the 14th to go on to win their division, per Pro Football Network.

The Los Angeles Rams are set to rest key players when they host the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday after winning the NFC West last week.

The Rams face the Seahawks in Seattle on Sunday. We break down what the game means for the NFL playoff picture.

Thanks to their win over the Cardinals Saturday night and winning the Strength of Victory tiebreaker over the Seahawks, the Rams are the 2024 NFC West champions.

Coming off their victory over the Cardinals, the Rams clinched the NFC West on Sunday with the Bills, Vikings and Commanders winning their respective games.

The Rams are expected to rest several starters, including quarterback Matthew Stafford, making the Seahawks big favorites.

The Seahawks knocked the Rams down one spot in the NFC’s playoff picture, which may have resulted in a tougher matchup