Rams vs. Lions live updates: Scores, highlights as Detroit takes on Los Angeles

Rams vs. Lions live updates: Scores, highlights as Detroit takes on Los Angeles

The Detroit Lions are taking on the Los Angeles Rams in a Week 16 matchup at SoFi Stadium. The Lions are looking to snap a five-game losing streak and improve to 7-8 on the season, while the Rams are looking to keep their playoff hopes alive with a win. The Rams are currently 5-9 on the season, but they are just one game behind the Arizona Cardinals for the NFC West lead. The Rams have won two of their last three games, including a 27-13 win over the Denver Broncos last week. The Lions, on the other hand, have lost five straight games, including a 41-10 loss to the Carolina Panthers last week. The Lions have struggled offensively this season, averaging just 16.9 points per game. The Rams are favored by 7.5 points in this game, but the Lions have a chance to pull off an upset if they can play a clean game and take advantage of the Rams' mistakes.

Pregame

The Rams will be without several key players in this game, including quarterback Matthew Stafford, wide receiver Cooper Kupp, and defensive tackle Aaron Donald. The Lions will also be without some key players, including quarterback Jared Goff, running back D'Andre Swift, and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. The Rams are expected to start John Wolford at quarterback in place of Stafford. Wolford has started one game this season, a 20-17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 13. The Lions are expected to start Tim Boyle at quarterback in place of Goff. Boyle has not started a game this season.

First quarter

The Rams received the opening kickoff and went three-and-out on their first possession. The Lions then took over and drove 60 yards in 11 plays, capped off by a 1-yard touchdown run by Jamaal Williams. The Rams responded with a field goal on their next possession, but the Lions came right back and scored another touchdown on a 4-yard pass from Boyle to Josh Reynolds. The Rams trail the Lions 14-3 at the end of the first quarter.

Second quarter

The Rams got on the board first in the second quarter with a field goal, but the Lions answered right back with a touchdown drive of their own. Boyle hit Reynolds for a 20-yard touchdown pass to give the Lions a 21-6 lead. The Rams finally got into the end zone with a 1-yard touchdown run by Cam Akers late in the second quarter. The Rams trail the Lions 21-13 at halftime.

Third quarter

The Rams cut the Lions' lead to 21-16 with a field goal on their first possession of the second half. The Lions then went three-and-out on their next possession, and the Rams took over at their own 25-yard line. The Rams drove 75 yards in 10 plays, capped off by a 1-yard touchdown run by Akers. The Rams took a 23-21 lead with 1:17 remaining in the third quarter.

Fourth quarter

The Lions got the ball back with 1:17 remaining in the game and drove 43 yards to set up a 51-yard field goal attempt. Austin Seibert's field goal attempt was blocked by the Rams, and the Rams took over on downs. The Rams ran out the clock and won the game 23-21.

Postgame

The Rams improved to 6-9 with the win, while the Lions dropped to 6-9. The Rams will host the Baltimore Ravens next week, while the Lions will host the Seattle Seahawks.