NFL Week 18 Power Rankings: NFC West

Granted, the Arizona Cardinals were trailing, but there was no semblance of a running game, once again. Jacoby Brissett did what he could but failed to take advantage of a weak defense. Trey McBride did break the record for most receptions by a tight end in a season, but that’s about it. Allowing 37 points, it was a terrible afternoon for the defense as well.

#3 – Los Angeles Rams

While they are still making the postseason, that was another brutal loss for the Los Angeles Rams . We have to question how they are going to recover and what their first-round matchup looks like. Matthew Stafford still had a great year and leads an offense filled with weapons, but it wasn’t a good look losing a winnable game in Atlanta. The hope is that it’s an ill-timed slump.

#2 – Seattle Seahawks

In a matchup of two division leaders, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business. The fact that it came in resounding fashion only serves as a positive. This week, the running game was led by Zach Charbonnet’s 100-yard, two-touchdown performance. It was also not to be outdone by DeMarcus Lawrence and the Seattle defense, who held Carolina to just 139 yards.

#1 – San Francisco 49ers

Winner takes all. Well, at least when it comes to postseason homefield advantage and the NFC West title. The good news for the San Francisco 49ers is that the Seattle Seahawks are coming to them to close out the regular season. Brock Purdy and Christian McCaffrey are both playing at high levels, which makes them Super Bowl contenders. I have them beating the Seahawks as a slight favorite, so that makes them my number one team.