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3 reasons Packers will clinch home field advantage in NFC Playoffs in Week 16

By Brian Sampson

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 15: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates scoring his first running touchdown of the season in the 2nd quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lambeau Field on November 15, 2020 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 15: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates scoring his first running touchdown of the season in the 2nd quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lambeau Field on November 15, 2020 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 20: Sam Darnold #14 of the New York Jets scrambles out of the pocket as Aaron Donald #99 of the Los Angeles Rams defends during the second half of a game at SoFi Stadium on December 20, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 20: Sam Darnold #14 of the New York Jets scrambles out of the pocket as Aaron Donald #99 of the Los Angeles Rams defends during the second half of a game at SoFi Stadium on December 20, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

2. Rams’ defense

Pivoting to the Seahawks-Rams contest, this one should be a doozy. Seattle currently leads the NFC West at 10-4 (one game ahead of the 9-5 Rams) and could lock up the division with a victory on Sunday. Meanwhile, the Rams are coming off an ugly defeat at the hand of the previously winless New York Jets.

Packers’ fans are hoping the Rams can bounce back from their embarrassing loss with a victory over their division rival. The good news is their defense appears to be fully equipped to handle the dangerous Seattle offense.

The Ram’s defense ranks first in fewest passing yards allowed, passing touchdowns allowed and net yards gained per passing attempt. Their run defense is also excellent, as they rank second in both total rushing yards allowed and rushing yards per attempt. That’s exactly what’s needed to slow Seattle down and give Los Angeles a much-needed victory.

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