Tonight's game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Los Angeles Rams should be an exception to the rule. Not only is it a critical game for determining playoff positioning in the NFC, it's literally the first time that two 11-win teams have faced off since they started doing Thursday night games.

The Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams have announced their inactives for their gigantic Week 16, potentially No. 1 seed deciding showdown at Lumen Field.

We list three ways LA can earn a win with the NFC"s top seed likely at stake, as well as three ways Seattle can prevent it from happening.

Adorned with a soundwave pattern, specialized green trim and a two-tone helmet − the effect honoring their fans and city − the Seahawks will look fresh.

As of this writing, the Rams are now 1.5-point underdogs to the Seahawks after opening as 1.5-point favorites, according to BetMGM. In the middle of the week, this game was a pick ‘em, with both teams at -110 on the moneyline.

The loser of tonight's Rams-Seahawks game could end up facing the Eagles in the first round of the NFL playoffs.

Seattle is predicted to win tonight's massive rematch with the division rival Rams, but miss out on the playoffs thanks to a let-down next weekend.

Speaking of the practice squad, Seattle also elevated Cam Akers and Amari Kight. Both elevations make sense as the Seahawks only have two running backs on the active roster (Kenneth Walker and Zach Charbonnet), and with the offensive tackle depth taking a hit with Charles Cross’ hamstring injury forcing him to miss the game.