Rams, Seahawks Rivalry Takes on Big Stakes Among Week 11 Games

The matchup of NFC West rivals is just one of many that will shape the division races and playoff chase.

Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams throws under pressure against the Seattle Seahawks in Inglewood, Calif., on Nov. 19, 2023. Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images

The Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks rivalry has heightened stakes in Week 11 when the NFC West rivals clash.

Both teams enter at 7–2, and the winner gets first place in the division and second in the NFC overall for the time being. Neither team has been this good in the same season, and the rivalry takes an added twist when former Rams Cooper Kupp, Derion Kendrick, and Ernest Jones get to face their former team.

Sunday’s matchup is just one of many that will shape the division races and playoff chase. Here’s a look at the rest of Week 11.​

New York Jets (2–7) at New England Patriots (8–2)

​New England can tighten its grip on the AFC East amid a quest for a first division title since 2019. Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is looking like an MVP candidate, and the Patriots’ defense is looking as strong as ever with a league-best 79.2 rushing yards allowed per game.

That will be challenging for Jets running back Breece Hall, and the Jets are shorthanded with wide receiver Garrett Wilson out with an injury. New York hasn’t won three consecutive games since 2023.​

Washington Commanders (3–7) at Miami Dolphins (3–7)

​Miami will look to build momentum in Madrid after a big win over the Buffalo Bills in Week 10. The Commanders remain shorthanded with starting quarterback Jayden Daniels sidelined, and backup Marcus Mariota will need to keep things going again.

Carolina Panthers (5–5) at Atlanta Falcons (3–6)

​The Panthers are off to their best start since 2018, and that’s despite inconsistent play from third-year quarterback Bryce Young, but solid play from running back Rico Dowdle. Atlanta comes in reeling, and the defense has struggled of late and ranks 31st in run defense.​

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6–3) at Buffalo Bills (6–3)

​Both the Buccaneers and Bills seek to bounce back from losses. Buffalo will need to contain Buccaneers star rookie wide receiver Emeka Egbuka, which will likely be the task of Bills cornerback Christian Benford.​

Los Angeles Chargers (7–3) at Jacksonville Jaguars (5–4)

​Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert keeps playing MVP-type ball, but his offensive line will get a big test against the Jaguars’ defensive front. If Herbert can get the ball quickly to wide receiver Ladd McConkey, that could challenge the Jaguars’ secondary, which may not have cornerback Jourdan Lewis on Sunday.​

Chicago Bears (6–3) at Minnesota Vikings (4–5)

​Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy continues to have growing pains, but the Bears’ defense isn’t dominant either. Minnesota will also need to slow down quarterback Caleb Williams, who is making strides in his third season and has grown in handling defensive pressure.​

Green Bay Packers (5–3–1) at New York Giants (2–8)

​The Packers need to get the offense back on track, and the Giants’ pass rush won’t make that easy. Green Bay, meanwhile, will get a chance to test Giants backup quarterback Jameis Winston, who is making his first start of the season.​

Cincinnati Bengals (3–6) at Pittsburgh Steelers (5–4)

​This game could go a long way in determining the AFC North champion. Pittsburgh’s defense has unraveled of late, and quarterback Aaron Rodgers hasn’t looked like a future Hall of Famer. The Bengals don’t have a strong defense, but the team has been gaining ground in recent weeks, and Bengals backup quarterback Joe Flacco has put together big performances since his arrival in Cincinnati.​

Houston Texans (4–5) at Tennessee Titans (1–8)

​Houston has life whether quarterback C.J. Stroud or Davis Mills starts on Sunday. The Texans need a win to get back to .500, and Sunday is a prime opportunity as the Titans have been sputtering all season.​

San Francisco 49ers (6–4) at Arizona Cardinals (3–6)

​The 49ers get a chance to bounce back after a dismal loss to the Rams in Week 10, but it won’t come easy against the Cardinals’ defense. In addition, Cardinals backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett has shown mastery of the offense.​

Baltimore Ravens (4–5) at Cleveland Browns (2–7)

​Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson can get his team back to .500, but he will have to do so against a solid Browns defense led by defensive lineman Myles Garrett. In their first meeting, Garrett sacked Jackson twice.​

Kansas City Chiefs (5–4) at Denver Broncos (8–2)

​Denver has the AFC West lead, but the Chiefs can chip away at it on Sunday. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has his offense going strong, but Denver has one of the best defenses in the league.​

Detroit Lions (6–3) at Philadelphia Eagles (7–2)

​Two of the NFC’s titans meet in prime time, and the Eagles’ defense will get a test against the Lions’ high-octane offense. Philadelphia’s offense will look to bounce back from a lackluster Monday night performance against the Packers, but the Lions have a ferocious defensive front.​

Dallas Cowboys (3–5–1) at Las Vegas Raiders (2–7)

​Dallas continues to struggle on defense, but the Raiders have plenty of issues on offense. Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott could get his team back on track against a leaky Raiders defense that gives up 24.4 points per game.