Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford threw for 368 yards and two touchdowns, connecting with star wideout Puka Nacua nine times for 181 yards in the shootout victory. It was another ugly outing for the secondary as the season is officially on life support.

Detroit will need to get pressure on Matthew Stafford, as the veteran will tear apart a banged-up secondary if he's allowed to be comfortable throwing to Puka Nacua and Davante Adams. The Lions' pass-rush has produced in spurts, as they followed a two-game stretch with just one sack with five against the Cowboys.

The Lions are the first team on the outside of the NFC playoff picture and will likely need to go at least 3-1 down the stretch to work their way in. A win over the Rams gives them a little breathing room in their final three games of the season, especially considering the Rams are likely the toughest game left on their schedule.

David Montgomery kept Detroit’s hopes alive with a touchdown run to make it 41-34. Los Angeles ran the clock down to 23 seconds and then punted. Detroit couldn’t score as the Rams held on to win 41-34. Detroit next returns home for its final home game of the regular season as the Lions host the Steelers on Dec. 21 at 4:25 p.m.

The Los Angeles Rams enter Week 15 as one of the hottest teams in the NFL. L.A. has won seven of its last eight games and is currently the No. 1 overall seed in the NFC entering this weekend's showdown against the Detroit Lions. However, the Seattle Seahawks and the San Francisco 49ers aren't far behind with 10-3 and 9-4 records, respectively.

Detroit lost 41-34 to Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams in Week 15 on Sunday afternoon to fall to 8-6.

The Detroit Lions lost 41-34 to the NFC-leading Los Angeles Rams. Here are the game highlights from the Week 15 showdown.

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay confirmed to reporters after Sunday's 41-34 win over the Detroit Lions that Davante Adams re-aggravated a hamstring injury.