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Fansided · Dec 19, 2025

Rams' Week 16 loss creates possible nightmare playoff scenario for Buccaneers

If the Bucs can finish the job and win the NFC South, they seem destined to collide with the Rams -- a team that has their number -- in the wild card round.

Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers might have a nightmare scenario brewing if they make the playoffs. | Icon Sportswire/GettyImagesThe Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks went head-to-head on Thursday Night Football in Week 16 in a matchup that held massive playoff implications for the NFC West. The Rams held a 30-14 fourth quarter lead, but collapsed down the stretch and lost 38-37 in overtime.

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