The Los Angeles Rams, defending NFL champions, will not be able to defend their crown. They were mathematically eliminated from the playoff picture by losing 24-12 to the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on Monday.
The Rams (4-10) have had to deal with the loss of several key players through injury in recent weeks, including quarterback Matthew Stafford and wide receiver Cooper Kupp.
Having safely guided his team against the Las Vegas Raiders last Thursday, this time Baker Mayfield saw his share of trouble behind the visitor center. He completed just 12 of 21 throw-ins for 111 passing yards and suffered one interception.
Tyler Higbee caught his only touchdown pass in the third quarter.
The Packers (6-8), meanwhile, remained in the playoff race. Aaron Rodgers wasn’t brilliant in the win with an assist for a major and an interception, but he still had 22 of his 30 stints.
AJ Dillon was the hosts’ biggest offensive player as he notched two touchdowns in the ground lane.
After a risky start to the season, the Packers are out of control. Even if they triumph in the last three games, The New York Times estimates their chances of a playoff game at 68%.