The Rams hit the road this weekend for an NFC West game against the Seahawks. Kickoff on Sunday from Lumen Field is scheduled for 1:25 p.m. pacific time on FOX.
Here are 3 Keys to Winning for the Rams, presented by The Law Offices of Jacob Emrani (CallJacob.com).
1) Establish and maximize the run game
The performance of the Seahawks' run defense over the last five games is as follows:
- Week 8 vs. Bills: 164 rushing yards allowed
- Week 7 at Falcons: 155
- Week 6 vs. 49ers: 228
- Week 5 vs. Giants: 175
- Week 4 at Lions: 116
Beyond his consistency this season, that statistical advantage necessitates leaning on running back Kyren Williams in this game.
2) Have a clean passing performance
That's not just exclusive to quarterback Matthew Stafford getting the ball out quickly and avoiding turnovers – just like last week against the Vikings. The Rams' offensive line must also provide protection and ample time to throw against a Seahawks pass rush that has the sixth-most pressures generated in the NFL this year and the seventh-highest pressure rate (37.6%), according to Next Gen Stats.
3) Create, and capitalize, on turnovers
Seattle is tied with three other teams for the fifth-most giveaways in the NFL this season with 12. It will be crucial not only to generate takeaways, but turn them into points.
