The Rams’ Matthew Stafford squares off against Baker Mayfield and the Bucs in an SNF battle between NFC division-leading teams.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield recently reflected on what he described as a "pivotal" end to the 2022 season with the Los Angeles Rams ahead of Sunday's Week 12 matchup between his current and former teams.

The Los Angeles Rams have an opportunity to get a lot stronger in 2026. L.A. still possesses its own first-round pick, which will likely be in the late-20s or early 30s. The Rams also own the Atlanta Falcons' first-round pick, though, which could rise finish the top-10 considering how poorly their season is going.

Going into Week 12, Tampa Bay has lost two games in a row, but still remains at the top of the NFC South. On the other side of the ball, Los Angeles is on a five-game winning streak with the best of the NFC West. In a battle for the National Football Conference, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-4) take on the Los Angeles Rams (8-2) on Sunday, Nov. 23.

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is 37 years old and will turn 38 in February. Not that that is old by any stretch, but what he has been able to do this year is rare at his age. Stafford continues to get better at playing football with age.

On Sunday, the Los Angeles Rams took a big step forward in their championship contendership with a big win over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. The Rams now tak

Los Angeles Rams’ My Cause My Cleats in partnership with Novartis. Players, coaches and staff to wear custom cleats reflecting their commitment to charitable causes and organizations during Week 12 Buccaneers matchup.

Though his time in Los Angeles was short, Mayfield said the experience was pivotal to the success he is now seeing leading the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs will face the Rams in Los Angeles on Sunday night, marking the first time Mayfield will face his old foes since his impactful stint playing there.

Here's a look at the Rams new alternate "Rivalry" uniforms. The Rams "Rivalry" jerseys are dubbed "Midnight Mode," which the team claims honors the city of Los Angeles. The main color of the uniforms is a midnight navy, which is a dark contrast from the typical bright blue.