Rams Look to Extend Winning Streak as NFC West Title Hopes Hang in the Balance
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The Los Angeles Rams are set to face off against their division rivals, the Seattle Seahawks, on Sunday at 4:05 p.m. EST. The stakes are high, as the winner will take a significant step towards claiming the NFC West title. The Rams are riding a hot streak, with quarterback Matthew Stafford leading the charge. Stafford has thrown for 20 touchdowns without an interception over his last six games, a feat that has put him at the top of the league's touchdown pass leaders. His performance has the Rams on track for their second Super Bowl contention in six seasons under his leadership. The Seahawks, however, will not go down without a fight. Quarterback Sam Darnold will face off against the Rams' pass rush, which has been particularly devastating this season. The Seahawks' offense has shown resilience, with WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba looking to become the first player in the Super Bowl era to have at least 75 yards receiving in each of the first 10 games of a season. Key matchups to watch include Darnold vs. the Rams' pass rush, and WR Cooper Kupp's first game against his former team. The Rams' defense has been impressive, holding six of their last seven opponents under 100 yards rushing. Meanwhile, quarterback Matthew Stafford needs just three touchdown passes to pass Marc Bulger for third on the franchise's all-time list. He also has the opportunity to join Tom Brady and Dan Marino as the only quarterbacks to throw four touchdown passes in four consecutive games. The game will also see the return of WR Davante Adams, who will play despite being limited in practice. The Seahawks' injury report is largely clear, with only starting center Jalen Sundell ruled out. The Rams' high-powered offense has been led by new kicker Harrison Mevis, who secured the job with a perfect 6-for-6 performance on extra points in his Los Angeles debut. However, his lack of field goal attempts has raised concerns, and fans may want to consider picking him up off the waiver wire given the team's scoring potential.
