The Rams could do nothing but sit back and watch as the rest of the NFL was in action during Week 11. They were off for their bye, which made it tough for them to move up in the standings.
The four teams ahead of them in the NFC all played, with the Bucs and Cardinals winning, and the Cowboys and Packers losing in Week 11. So while only two of the teams gained ground on the Rams, the Cardinals’ win was the one that hurt the most because Los Angeles is looking up at them in the West.
Here’s an updated look at the playoff picture heading into Week 12, with the Rams currently holding a wild-card berth.