2) The possibly Davante-less Rams still boast firepower elsewhere
Matthew Stafford is among the MVP favorites heading into the final three games of the season, but he could be without star Davante Adams, who suffered a hamstring injury last Sunday against the Lions. Even if Adams can’t go, the Rams have proven to be a diverse and dangerous offense that can move the ball in a variety of ways. Adams had a 1-yard TD in the opener against the Seahawks, but it was his only reception on eight targets. Puka Nacua lost a drive in the first drive but made some big catches in the second half and has 16 catches for 348 yards and two TDs in his last two games. He’s certainly capable of being the big-play threat in the passing game again, but the Rams have a trio of tight ends (led by Colby Parkinson, who had two crucial TDs last week) and a double-headed running game that rivals the Seahawks’ RB duo. Kyren Williams has 50-plus rushing yards in 13 of his 14 games, and Blake Corum is second in the NFL in yards per carry (5.5), behind Miami’s De’Von Achane (min. 100 carries). There is still a lot to deal with, with or without Adams playing.
3) Don’t overlook the talent of Seattle’s defense
The Rams are a potent offense, averaging 30.0 ppg, but the Seahawks’ defense will be a tough test. They have allowed just 25 points in their last three games and just one TD in that span. In the first meeting, the Seahawks allowed the Rams to drive 74 yards on one of their three TD drives, but the other two came off interceptions, covering just 3 and 25 yards, respectively. After the first quarter of the previous contest, the Rams totaled 105 yards on eight carries and had a long gain of 19 yards. Kyren Williams had a productive day and Puka Nucua totaled 93 yards from scrimmage, but the Seahawks held Matthew Stafford to 4.6 yards per attempt and had seven sacks in the redshirt game, according to Next Gen Stats. Notably, the Seahawks have 42 sacks this season, while the Rams are the only team to hold them without one in a game this season, even as Demarcus Lawrence had several sacks to take Stafford down. Seattle has been great defensively on third downs (64 of 194, 33.0%) and in the red zone (22 TDs on 43 drives, 51.2%), which has helped them win games, especially when the Seahawks offense hasn’t been as effective. The secondary has also steadily improved down the stretch, ensuring this will be a tough test after a short week for a potentially short-lived Rams offense.