Seahawks and Rams Biggest Game of the Season

The Seahawks with a record of 8-5 after losing to the Jaguars last Sunday afternoon in Jacksonville now take on the Los Angeles Rams in Seattle. The Rams have a one game lead over the Seahawks and it is a must game for the Seahawks if they plan to make the playoffs.

If the Seahawks lose on Sunday to the Rams it will be an uphill battle for them to make the playoffs. In fact winning the game puts them in good position to win their division because they would have beaten the Rams twice but still no guarantee as they have to go play the Cowboys in Dallas before ending the season at home against the Arizona Cardinals. The Cardinals are struggling so that game the Seahawks should win but you never know. The Cowboys have been struggling without Ezekiel Elliott being on a six game suspension but is expected back against the Seahawks. The Seahawks have struggled on the road as well losing to the Tennessee Titans early in the season well as the Jaguars.

Another thing the Seahawks defense have most likely lost middle linebacker Bobby Wagner who listed questionable for the game and   outside linebacker K.J. Wright who didn’t practice this week as doubtful. Seahawks made moves that make it seem that way as well;   Wagner and Wright maybe the best linebacker combo in the NFL right now.

The Seahawks are lucky that no one got suspended for a game after what happened in Jacksonville. If any suspensions had taken place it would put additional burden on the defense. The defensive line will have to do a better job rushing the quarterback than they did against the Jaguars or it might be a long afternoon.

The Seahawks offense needs to come alive early in the game instead of waiting until the fourth quarter. Mike Davis is expected to start at running back once again. It is hard to know whether Thomas Rawls or Eddie Lacy will see any action at all. It has been a disappointment for both of them all season. Unless they can do better after recovering from injuries there is a good chance both won’t be asked back. This is especially true of Lacy who has a high salary. J.D. McKissic should see action again as the third down running back. He is often set out as an extra receiver as well. C.J. Prosise who was expected to be the third down running back is still listed on injured reserve. The Seahawks should invite him back next year because of his potential as being the best running back in the group however he will need to perform or be set packing as well.

The Seahawks again hope that the offensive line has improved enough to help the running game as well. Quarterback Russell Wilson continues to lead the team in rushing and making miracles happen. Another reason the Seahawks have to start off quickly because they can’t count on Wilson making things happen once again. Last week he almost made a move for the Seahawks to come back and win however his third interception    of the game ended the rally. For this game he might have to make another fourth quarter comeback though I am sure most fans hope it doesn’t come to that. So Hawks we are hoping for a solid game from the defense though won’t be easy and the offense. Go  team!