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Rams vs Seahawks NFL Pick: Key Clash Between NFL’s Top Teams (Dec 18)

Published Dec 15, 11:28pm ET by

Keith McCarthy - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer

Last updated Dec 15, 11:28pm ET

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  • The Rams held off the Lions in a thriller on Sunday, defeating them 41-34 to rise to 11-3.
  • Seattle kicked six field goals en route to a very defensive, 18-16, victory over the Colts.
  • These two teams last met back in Week 11, in a game that the Rams won 21-19 in Los Angeles.

The Rams and Seahawks clash on Thursday night in a battle between 11-3 teams. The winner of this one will claim the lead of the NFC West, as well as the NFL's overall top point differential.

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DATE & TIME

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2025 @ 8:15 PM ET
Seattle Seahawks
LUMEN FIELD
SEATTLE, WA
Los Angeles Rams
GAME ODDS
BetOnline
Seattle Seahawks +1.5 (-105)
Los Angeles Rams -1.5 (-105)

Rams Seek to Claim Division Lead on Road

The Rams continued to perform at an elite level in their win against the Lions, led by MVP-candidate Matthew Stafford. Having a career year, Stafford now has a 112.2 passer rating on the season. Los Angeles continues to run like a well-oiled machine under head coach Sean McVay. With a playoff spot clinched, the Rams set their sights on a division title, needing a win this week in Seattle to take a big step closer.

Seahawks Hold NFL's Best Point Differential

The only team with a better point differential than the Rams is the Seahawks, who also improved to 11-3 last week. Their defense continues to be one of the biggest surprises and strengths for Seattle this season. Kicker Jason Myers also continued his prolific season, nailing all 6 field goal attempts in the 18-16 victory. Myers set a Seahawks franchise record in the win, and has now made 79 of 84 kicks this season.

Rams vs Seahawks NFL Pick

This game is the premier game of the week, kicking it off well on Thursday night. It's hard to find holes in either of these teams, ranking 1st and 2nd in the NFL in point differential. The Rams won the first clash at home by 2 points. Conventional wisdom would have the Seahawks winning the rematch in Seattle by a similar margin. Los Angeles' humming offense is a concern, but Seattle should manage slow them down.

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Seattle Seahawks +1.5
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