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QB Jared Goff. Cast off by the Rams to acquire Matthew Stafford, the No. 1 overall pick from the 2016 draft has found his groove in Detroit. He ranks first in the NFL with completions of 25 yards or more, tied for second with 26 passing TDs and third in passer rating.
Having lost 10 out of their last 11 games, the Arizona Cardinals hit the road in Week 15 for a tough matchup against one of the NFL's best defenses.
As it stands, the Lions remain on the outside of the playoff picture. They're eighth in the NFC, meaning they sit just one spot outside of the seven-team playoff field. In the NFC North, they are in third place behind the Green Bay Packers (8-4-1) and the Chicago Bears (9-3), which currently hold the top seed.
Puka Nacua, Jared Verse & Rams Coordinators preview Sunday's matchup against an explosive Lions team
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, outside linebacker Jared Verse, defensive coordinator Chris Shula, offensive coordinator Mike Lafleur, and special teams coordinator Chase blackburn preview
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Lions vs. Rams prediction: Odds, expert picks, QB matchup, injury update, betting trends, and stats
The reunions are actually just a subplot of this game as the Lions desperately need a win to keep their playoff hopes alive. They currently sit on the outside of the top seven in the NFC. Detroit is one game behind the 49ers and the Bears. LA needs a win if they are to continue the fight for the top overall seed in the NFC.
Well, it means Lions fans should be rooting for the Packers to sweep the Bears and beat them again in two weeks to bolster their playoff odds.