Welcome to Sunday of week 12 in the NFL! Tonight, we have a matchup between two NFC teams who are currently in playoff position, leading their divisions, and who were also in the playoffs a season ago. Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers head to Los Angeles to face Matthew Stafford and the Rams in what should be an exciting Sunday Night Football game. The two teams are heading in different directions as of late, so let’s see if that trend continues. Here are bold predictions for tonight’s game and a prediction of the final score:
Bucs Bold Prediction one
RB Bucky Irving returns from his injury and has the most rushing yards out of any player on either team.
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Rams Bold Prediction one
Oct 19, 2025; London, United Kingdom; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams (17) makes a catch against Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) during the second half of an NFL International Series game at Wembley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
WR Davante Adams finishes the game third on the Rams in catches and yards, but has two receiving touchdowns.
Bucs Bold Prediction two
QB Baker Mayfield throws two interceptions and is sacked four times.
Rams Bold Prediction two
RB Kyren Williams is held to just 45 rushing yards and no rushing touchdowns.
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Bucs Bold Prediction three
Oct 5, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton (88) reacts after making a catch against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
TE Cade Otton is the leading receiver in the game for the Bucs, catching 9 passes for 85 yards.
Rams Bold Prediction three
QB Matthew Stafford throws for over 300 yards and three touchdown passes.
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Final Score Prediction:
Nov 16, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws a during the second half against the Seattle Seahawks at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
The suddenly struggling Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-4) head to Los Angeles to face the Rams (8-2), who are winners of five straight games. The Bucs offense has taken hit after hit in the way of injuries, and it has finally caught up with them, while the Rams have stayed relatively healthy this season. The Rams rank 6th in the NFL in points scored per game and 2nd in points allowed per game, making them one of the best teams statistically in the NFL, not just in the Win-Loss department. The Rams rank 6th in passing yards per game this season, while the Bucs rank 27th against the pass, and that matchup will likely decide this game. The Rams will dominate the Bucs through the air, winning this game 31-20.
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