If the Seahawks lose, then the Rams would just need to beat the Cardinals on Saturday to clinch the NFC West. However, if the Seahawks win, things won't be so easy. The Rams would still be able to clinch the NFC West this week,

If the Seahawks lose to the Bears on Thursday, the Rams could clinch the NFC West with a victory over the Cardinals on Saturday.

Over the next two weeks, the Los Angeles Rams have full control over their postseason hopes. The Rams still have work to do to secure their spot in the playoffs

"I give the Rams credit because they were soft and they knew it," an exec said. "Now they have become a grittier team than the 49ers."

Chicago Bears wide receiver Bernard Berrian, left, catches a 40-yard pass for a touchdown as Seattle Seahawks' Kelly Herndon, center, and Oliver Celestin, right, defend during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006 in Chicago. (AP Photo)

With a one-game lead in the NFC West, the Los Angeles Rams are in complete control of their playoff fate. If they win their last two games, they clinch the division and punch their ticket to the postseason.

Entering Week 16, the Los Angeles Rams had an golden opportunity to solidify their position in the NFC West standings as they went on the road to take on the New York Jets.