In the night from Thursday to Friday, as an NFL fan, you can look forward to an absolutely promising NFC West showdown between the Los Angeles Rams (3-1) and the Seattle Seahawks (2-2) look forward. The Seahawks in particular, who will have home rights in the upcoming game, desperately need a win. In the event of a defeat you would slide even further in your own division and thus lose the connection to the Arizona Cardinals (4-0) and the Los Angeles Rams. Interestingly, the Seahawks and the Rams last met during the past playoffs. The Los Angeles Rams were able to prevail in this game with a score of 30-20.
Seattle Seahawks can prevail in San Francisco
Last weekend, the Seattle Seahawks met the San Francisco 49ers, who are also known to play in the NFC West. Although the Seahawks had major offensive problems during the first half, they ultimately prevailed 28-21. What is remarkable, in our opinion, is that the Seattle Seahawks with Russell Wilson and Pete Carroll have never lost more than two games in a row.
In the game against the 49ers, the Seattle Seahawks’ first five drives ended with a three-and-out. Shortly before half-time, the Seahawks were able to score their first touchdown and level the game with 7-7. As is often the case, it was a touchdown pass from Russell Wilson that equalized the game. The pass was caught by DK Metcalf.
Surprisingly, the Seahawks’ defense was convincing in the last game. The defense played with a strong cohesion, put pressure and created turnover. While you did not cause any turnover offensively, your own defense could force a total of two turnovers. It should also be noted that the Seahawks’ defense became more and more confident as the game progressed. Even after the 49ers surprisingly had to replace mobile quarterback Trey Lance, the Seahawks’ defense has not given way.
Los Angeles Rams are beaten
While the Seattle Seahawks came out victorious in the previous game, the Los Angeles Rams suffered their first loss of the season. Although most experts assumed a victory for the Los Angeles Rams, they had to admit defeat to the outstanding Arizona Cardinals at home with 37:20. Interestingly, at the end of the first quarter, the Rams were even ten to seven ahead. After the first quarter, however, the Rams’ defensive could no longer withstand. Above all, the running game causes great problems for the Rams. In total, the Cardinals booked a whopping 216 rushing yards.
The number of approved rushing yards wasn’t the Rams’ biggest problem, however. The Cardinals could do whatever they wanted while they had the ball. The Arizona Cardinals achieved 27 first downs and also converted over 60% of their third down conversions. Ultimately, the Cardinals were in possession of the ball for over 35 minutes.
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford recorded 280 passing yards, two touchdowns and one interception in the game against the Cardinals. Overall, the Los Angeles Rams offensive caused two turnovers. If the opponent dominates the game with his running game, every turnover is fatal.
How will the Seattle Seahawks offensive fare?
Last game against the San Francisco 49ers could prove extremely useful to the Seattle Seahawks this week. The defensive lines of the 49ers and the Rams are quite similar. Both lines have a very physical style of play. It should be noted, however, that the defensive line of the Los Angeles Rams is a bit more dangerous. Although the Seahawks’ entire offensive line was convincing in the last game, the left tackle Duane Brown deserves praise. In the duel against Nick Bosa, Brown looked quite outstanding. The fact that the otherwise strong defensive line of the 49ers did not keep up in the last game was also due to the fact that Russell Wilson is extremely mobile and can therefore avoid the pressure. Thanks to its mobility, Wilson can also walk when the opportunity arises. In the hot phase of the last game, Wilson recorded such an important touchdown run.
In the upcoming game, Russell Wilson will most likely not have much time for his passes. We assume that the front seven of the Rams will build up a little more pressure after the weak game against the Cardinals. Although their defenders were constantly in the Cardinals backfield, Kyler Murray was known to have escaped pass rushers of the Los Angeles Rams again and again.
In terms of allowed yards per game, the Rams’ defensive ranks 27th overall in the NFL. Your passing defense is in 25th place and therefore also does far too badly. The fact that the Rams took first place in both categories last year now seems very surreal. The season is still young, however, and it is quite possible that the Rams’ defense will improve a lot in the coming weeks. The result of the upcoming game also depends mainly on the performance of the Rams defense. After all, the Seattle Seahawks’ offensive is also utterly dangerous.
Can the Rams’ rushing offense convince again?
Although the Rams-Passing Offense around quarterback Matthew Stafford and receivers Cooper Kupp and Robert Woods is quite strong, the Seattle Seahawks have to pay attention to their running defense. The Seahawks allow an average of 152 rushing yards per game. No team does worse on this statistic. Since the Los Angeles Rams have been able to fall back on their starting running back Darrell Henderson Jr. since last week, this could be extremely problematic. Henderson already posted 89 yards and an impressive 6.4 yards per carry on his comeback against the Arizona Cardinals. If the Rams can establish a strong running game early on, the game will of course be even easier for the strong passing offense. After all, with a good rushing offense, you force your opponent to put more defenders into the box and defend a little more hesitantly. On top of that, play-action passes become more dangerous if you run the ball a lot.
This is why the defense is currently the Seahawks’ biggest problem
Defense is arguably the Seattle Seahawks’ biggest problem right now. In terms of approved yards, the Seahawks come in last in the NFL overall comparison. The Seahawks’ rushing defense is also in last place. One of the reasons why they are so weak defensively is that the Seahawks lack a strong cornerback. This could also become a problem against the Los Angeles Rams. The Los Angeles Rams have the fourth best passing offense in the NFL. In addition, the Rams also have the sixth best scoring offense. The game against the Rams could definitely be a difficult challenge for the Seahawks’ defense. However, the Seahawks have a small advantage, as their new offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, who previously worked for McVay, knows the Rams’ scheme and uses it himself in part.
It can already be said that the Seahawks will not have too great a chance without defensive turnover. It is almost impossible to keep up with the very strong Los Angeles Rams offensive without a turnover. On top of that, the Seahawks have to make sure that they don’t allow too many big plays. In the past few weeks, this has cost her two victories. Since the Rams Offense can easily deliver one big play after another, the Seahawks need to put pressure on Matthew Stafford. However, this is by no means easy, as Stafford is only sacked on average every fiftieth pass attempt. In the NFL comparison, the Rams’ offensive line is therefore in first place.
Los Angeles Rams vs. Seattle Seahawks Prediction und Wett Tipp
While the Seattle Seahawks came out victorious last week, the Los Angeles Rams had to admit defeat. It should be noted, however, that the Rams met the best team in the NFL at the moment. Since both teams only have four days to prepare, the upcoming game could be interesting. We assume that the Seattle Seahawks will start the upcoming game with a lot of vigor. In the end, however, we still expect the Los Angeles Rams to win. Statistically, the Los Angeles Rams have a clear advantage. In addition, the Seahawks had to admit defeat to the Rams in the past few years. On top of that, it should be noted that the upcoming matchup will be very beneficial for the Rams. Our betting tip for your football bets is therefore: Win Los Angeles Rams (with a handicap of +2.5 points).
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