The Rams close out the 2024 regular season hosting the Seahawks at SoFi Stadium. Kickoff on Sunday from Inglewood, Calif. is scheduled for 1:25 p.m. pacific time on FOX.
Ahead of the contest, here are 3 Keys to Winning for the Rams, presented by The Law Offices of Jacob Emrani (CallJacob.com).
1) Create and take advantage of takeaways
Seattle enters this game with a -7 turnover margin: 17 takeaways created against 24 giveaways, tied with the 49ers, Cowboys and Giants for sixth-worst in the NFL. Those 24 turnovers are tied with the 49ers for sixth-most in the NFL.
Given how often the Seahawks turn the ball over, there should be ample opportunities for the Rams defense to create those takeaways. Likewise, it's on the offense to translate those extra possessions into points.
2) Limit Jaxon Smith-Njigba's impact
Look no further than the second-year wide receiver having his best game of the season against Los Angeles in Week 9 with 7 catches for 180 yards and 2 touchdowns.
3) Maximize carries in the run game
Unlike the first matchup, Seattle's run defense has mostly stabilized heading into Week 18, thanks in large part to the arrival of linebacker Ernest Jones IV. The Seahawks currently allow the third-fewest rushing yards per game (93.8) heading into the final weekend of the regular season, so it will be critical to have an efficient performance on the ground and make the most of those carries.
