The Los Angeles Rams will face the Seattle Seahawks tonight in a matchup that could ultimately decide the NFC West division and determine who finishes the regular season as the top seed in the conference.
It is being widely considered the game of the season so far, as the earlier matchup between the two did not disappoint. The Rams won 21–19 in Week 11, and now the Seahawks will seek revenge in front of their home fans, who are likely to face harsh weather conditions.
Will the Seahawks-Rams Game Be Played in the Rain?
As of 5:00 p.m. ET on the day of the game, rain is forecasted for the entire day in Seattle. So far, the winds have not been as fierce as expected, but the weather will certainly have a considerable impact on tonight’s game.
- Kickoff: Thursday, 8:15 p.m. ET
- Expected Temperature: 50°
- Showers: 51%
- Wind: 16 mph SW
- Rainy
It is pouring in Seattle. Tarp bubbles over field to try to keep it dry as possible. No wind at field level… yet! pic.twitter.com/nCE9SvTA0d
— Lindsey Thiry (@LindseyThiry) December 18, 2025
To make matters worse, a warning has also been issued for flash floods in Western Washington due to the heavy rains expected throughout the day and night. Hopefully, the weather improves, as the Seahawks will need the full support of their fans when they face arguably the best team in the NFL.
Based on the projection of PFSN’s NFL Playoff Predictor, the Rams currently have a 57% chance of winning the division, while the Seahawks have a 32.40% chance.
The Rams come into this game with a record of 11-3, which is similar to the Seahawks, but according to PFSN’s Offense Impact metric, Los Angeles has the best offense in the league. In comparison, Seattle’s offense is ranked eighth in the league.
According to PFSN’s Defense Impact metric, the Seahawks have the third-best offense in the league, while the Rams have the fifth-best unit.
Moreover, we’ll get to see two of the best receivers in action tonight. According to PFSN’s WR Impact metric, Puka Nacua is ranked as the best wideout in the league this season, while Seattle’s Jaxon Smith-Njigba is ranked as the second-best.
With heavy rain expected during the game, both Nacua and Smith-Njigba may not put up their usual level of production. However, the conditions could ultimately benefit other fantasy football–relevant players.
Fantasy Football Impact of the Rainy-Windy Weather
Fantasy managers have a tendency to overreact to weather, particularly rain. This will only be magnified in a primetime game that kicks off the semifinals.
The forecast has been a bit all over the place over the past 24 hours. At one point, we were looking at pouring rain and heavy gusts. At another, a consistent but not overly impactful drizzle with occasional gusts.
Ultimately, this is not a game where the weather should dictate major decisions for fantasy managers. No amount of wind or precipitation is going to keep Nacua or Smith-Njigba out of lineups, and there are no other wide receivers on either team that are fantasy relevant. Rashid Shaheed is borderline.
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Colby Parkinson was already looking like a great start, as the Rams will likely use even more 12 and 13 personnel without Davante Adams.
As for the running backs, they aren’t impacted much by the weather. Perhaps they could all see a bit more volume. But, if anything, bad weather hurts offense, which lowers their scoring potential.
WAKE UP!
Jaxon Smith-Njigba plays football today 🔥
Seahawks winning too 🤫 pic.twitter.com/lvTvgvOOeL
— Sami ON Tap (@SamiOnTap) December 18, 2025
Kyren Williams is the only running back in this game who is a must-start. Blake Corum is viable, but if he doesn’t score, it won’t be pretty.
Kenneth Walker III is one of the worst starting running backs in the league. He has more games with single-digit fantasy points than double-digit this season. Zach Charbonnet is purely touchdown or bust, regardless of the weather. Neither is a recommended fantasy option.
The biggest impact, as it often does, is on the kicking game. For those of you in leagues that still use kickers, Jason Myers has been one of the best. This is obviously not a great matchup, given the Rams’ stout defense. However, sometimes that benefits kickers as the Seahawks can gain a couple of first downs, but wind up stalling out.
Gusts of 30+ MPH will hinder long field goals, but should have minimal impact on shorter ones. Myers is still viable, but it’s completely understandable if you want to go in another direction. Do not force Harrison Mevis into lineups.
