Sunday Night Football: Rams take over NFC's top seed, defeat Bucs, 34-7

The Los Angeles Rams have taken the No. 1 seed in the NFC following a decisive 34-7 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Rams dominated early, building a lead with touchdowns on their first three drives and a 50-yard interception return by Cobie Durant. Quarterback Matthew Stafford played a pivotal role, completing 25 of 35 passes for 273 yards and three touchdowns, which included two to Davante Adams and one to Colby Parkinson. Stafford's performance placed him alongside elite company, becoming the fourth quarterback in NFL history to throw at least 30 touchdowns with five or fewer interceptions in the first 11 games of a season.

The Buccaneers suffered a significant setback with quarterback Baker Mayfield injuring his left shoulder, which kept him out for the second half. Mayfield completed 9 of 19 passes for 41 yards, a touchdown, and two interceptions before being sidelined. Teddy Bridgewater stepped in, completing 8 of 15 passes for