Rams’ postseason odds drop after loss to Eagles

It was always going to be a playoff push for the Los Angeles Rams after starting the year 1-4, but after rebounding to 4-4, they have lost two of their last three games and fallen back below . 500.

Even in a close race like the NFC Wests, the Rams’ postseason odds are alarmingly low, especially after getting blown out by the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday Night Football. According to the New York TimesThe Rams only have a 16% chance of making the playoffs.

They entered the week with a 21% chance, and a loss was expected to drop their odds to 13%, but the Seahawks’ win over the Cardinals eased the pain of Los Angeles’ loss to Philadelphia.

NFL.com’s playoff image projections are not so kind to the Rams’ postseason chances. According to their model, Los Angeles only has a 10% chance of making the playoffs, and the team is currently 10th in the NFC behind the Cardinals and Buccaneers in the wild-card race.

If the Rams can beat the Saints on Sunday, it will increase their postseason chances to 23%, according to the NYT. However, that’s pending other results in the league, so the Rams will be hoping the Seahawks, Cardinals and 49ers all lose.

On the bright side, the Rams are only one game behind the Seahawks and Cardinals and have already beaten Seattle once. If they can stay afloat and beat Arizona in Week 17, they have a real chance to get in.