Los Angeles Rams Playoff Chances
The Los Angeles Rams are 5-4 and are 1.0 games behind the final NFC wild-card spot (9th in the conference). Our model gives them a 34% chance to make the playoffs, 4% to win the NFC West and 2% to win Super Bowl LXI.
Updated · Standings include every game through Week 9 plus completed Week 10 games.
If the Rams miss the postseason, their average projected draft slot is No. 18.2, with a <1% chance at a top-5 pick and 0% at No. 1 (2027 draft order).
Remaining schedule and playoff odds by game
| Wk | Date | Opponent | Win prob. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Sun, Nov 15 | @ Arizona Cardinals (3-6) | 65% |
| 12 | Wed, Nov 25 | vs Green Bay Packers (6-3) | 52% |
| 13 | Thu, Dec 3 | vs Kansas City Chiefs (6-2) | 49% |
| 14 | Sun, Dec 13 | @ San Francisco 49ers (7-1) | 35% |
| 15 | Sun, Dec 20 | vs Dallas Cowboys (4-5) | 60% |
| 16 | Fri, Dec 25 | @ Seattle Seahawks (5-4) | 43% |
| 17 | Sun, Jan 3 | @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-6) | 43% |
| 18 | Sun, Jan 10 | vs Seattle Seahawks (5-4) | 52% |
"Playoffs if W/L" = playoff odds in the simulations where the Rams won or lost that game. A dash means the game barely moves their odds.
Who should Rams fans root for in Week 10?
| Game | Root for | Odds if yes | Odds if no |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seahawks @ Raiders | Las Vegas Raiders | 38% | 32% |
| Patriots @ Lions | New England Patriots | 35% | 33% |
What record gets the Rams in?
Bars show how often the Rams finish with each win total; the number above each bar is how often that record made the playoffs.
NFC West race
| Team | W-L | Div | Win div | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco 49ers | 7-1 | 3-0 | 88% | 97% |
| Seattle Seahawks | 5-4 | 2-1 | 8% | 45% |
| Los Angeles Rams | 5-4 | 0-2 | 4% | 34% |
| Arizona Cardinals | 3-6 | 1-3 | <1% | 1% |
Predict the Rams' season
Click W or L for each remaining game to see the final record and how often that record made the playoffs in our simulations. For every team at once, use the NFL playoff predictor.
2026 results
| Wk | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs San Francisco 49ers | L 7-27 |
| 2 | vs New York Giants | W 28-6 |
| 3 | @ Denver Broncos | L 26-30 |
| 4 | @ Philadelphia Eagles | W 24-20 |
| 5 | vs Buffalo Bills | L 34-37 |
| 6 | vs Arizona Cardinals | L 16-18 |
| 7 | @ Las Vegas Raiders | W 35-21 |
| 8 | vs Los Angeles Chargers | W 24-9 |
| 9 | @ Washington Commanders | W 20-13 |
Frequently asked questions
Can the Los Angeles Rams still make the playoffs?
Yes. At 5-4, the Rams make the playoffs in 34% of our 20,000 simulations of the remaining schedule.
What record do the Los Angeles Rams need to make the playoffs?
In our simulations the Rams made the playoffs 97% of the time when they finished with 11 wins and 67% of the time with 10 wins. Their most likely final record is 9-8.
What are the Los Angeles Rams' chances of winning the NFC West?
4%. San Francisco 49ers lead the division at 7-1.
Who do the Los Angeles Rams play next?
At the Arizona Cardinals on November 15, 2026 (Week 10, CBS). Our model gives the Rams a 65% chance to win.