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Positives:
Kellen Clemons - Any time you're looking at a back up it's better for you're team than it is for the team starting the back up. Clemons has been around for a while, but he hasn't been stellar when he has started. Defense can't rest on their laurels, but they should be able to force him into mistakes.
Rams Defense - I was thinking this unit would be better, but they seem to play a style that is perfect for the Seahawks. 1) They are 31st against the run. 2) They are 31st in yards per pass attempt. So, an offense like Seattle's which relies heavily on the run and then the big play in the passing game, this should be a solid opponent.
Pass Rush - The Seahawks pass rush has been really good this season, and with a back up QB that could mean a big night for Seattle. The Rams do like to get the ball out of the QB's hands quickly, but with the LOB that may not be possible. Look for a few sacks tonight.
Negatives:
Zac Stacy - Big physical runner who has St. Louis thinking they may have found a running game. He's averaging 70 yards a game the last 3 games, and most importantly he hasn't put the ball on the field. Carolina held him to 3.1 ypa, so if the Seahawks stop him and force the Rams to throw the ball, it'll be a long night for Clemons.
Tavon Austin - He was supposed to be Harvin 2.0, but he just hasn't had that impact yet. They will try to get him the ball in space and let him make a move. It hasn't been as successful as they would have liked yet, but he is very fast and athletic, so tackling needs to be good tonight. If there really is a weakness in the Hawks defensive backfield, it's facing slot receivers (and if the Rams try to put Austin on Browner, he may need help with the shifty smaller receiver).
Fumbles - The Rams are 4th in fumbles recovered (7) this season, while the Seahawks are 31st in fumbles lost (8). The Rams will come after the ball, and the Seahawks have been known to give it up, Seattle will have to not give the ball to the Rams with short field, or stop their own drives deep in scoring territory.
Matchups:
Turnovers - As always turnovers are gonna be important. The Rams have only turned the ball over 9 times this season (5 from fumbles) while the Seahawks forced 19. On the flip side, The Seahawks have committed 12 turnover (2 in each of the last 5 games) and that Rams have forced 12.
Jared Cook vs. Bobby Wagner/Cam Chancellor - Cook has given the Rams a solid receiving threat at the TE position, which they may look to get more involved with Clemons under center.
Marshawn Lynch vs. Eveyone - Lynch has only 1 100 yard game this season, and the Rams are a prime candidate for him to get another one. DeMarco Murray had 175, Frank Gore 153, so I would expect Lynch to give them similar problems.
Overview:
This game should be winnable. The only real issue in this game is that it's in St. Louis, otherwise facing a run weak D and a back up QB is a perfect situation for a Seahawk dominating performance. Unfortunately, the biggest problem with the Seahawks this season is letting opponents hang around, and though they haven't had to pay for it that often (just the Indy game) it could be a problem later on. The 9ers won, so to stay a game ahead, the Seahawks need to win this game. The offense needs to limit it's mistakes and this game should be handled easily.
Kellen Clemons - Any time you're looking at a back up it's better for you're team than it is for the team starting the back up. Clemons has been around for a while, but he hasn't been stellar when he has started. Defense can't rest on their laurels, but they should be able to force him into mistakes.
Rams Defense - I was thinking this unit would be better, but they seem to play a style that is perfect for the Seahawks. 1) They are 31st against the run. 2) They are 31st in yards per pass attempt. So, an offense like Seattle's which relies heavily on the run and then the big play in the passing game, this should be a solid opponent.
Pass Rush - The Seahawks pass rush has been really good this season, and with a back up QB that could mean a big night for Seattle. The Rams do like to get the ball out of the QB's hands quickly, but with the LOB that may not be possible. Look for a few sacks tonight.
Negatives:
Zac Stacy - Big physical runner who has St. Louis thinking they may have found a running game. He's averaging 70 yards a game the last 3 games, and most importantly he hasn't put the ball on the field. Carolina held him to 3.1 ypa, so if the Seahawks stop him and force the Rams to throw the ball, it'll be a long night for Clemons.
Tavon Austin - He was supposed to be Harvin 2.0, but he just hasn't had that impact yet. They will try to get him the ball in space and let him make a move. It hasn't been as successful as they would have liked yet, but he is very fast and athletic, so tackling needs to be good tonight. If there really is a weakness in the Hawks defensive backfield, it's facing slot receivers (and if the Rams try to put Austin on Browner, he may need help with the shifty smaller receiver).
Fumbles - The Rams are 4th in fumbles recovered (7) this season, while the Seahawks are 31st in fumbles lost (8). The Rams will come after the ball, and the Seahawks have been known to give it up, Seattle will have to not give the ball to the Rams with short field, or stop their own drives deep in scoring territory.
Matchups:
Turnovers - As always turnovers are gonna be important. The Rams have only turned the ball over 9 times this season (5 from fumbles) while the Seahawks forced 19. On the flip side, The Seahawks have committed 12 turnover (2 in each of the last 5 games) and that Rams have forced 12.
Jared Cook vs. Bobby Wagner/Cam Chancellor - Cook has given the Rams a solid receiving threat at the TE position, which they may look to get more involved with Clemons under center.
Marshawn Lynch vs. Eveyone - Lynch has only 1 100 yard game this season, and the Rams are a prime candidate for him to get another one. DeMarco Murray had 175, Frank Gore 153, so I would expect Lynch to give them similar problems.
Overview:
This game should be winnable. The only real issue in this game is that it's in St. Louis, otherwise facing a run weak D and a back up QB is a perfect situation for a Seahawk dominating performance. Unfortunately, the biggest problem with the Seahawks this season is letting opponents hang around, and though they haven't had to pay for it that often (just the Indy game) it could be a problem later on. The 9ers won, so to stay a game ahead, the Seahawks need to win this game. The offense needs to limit it's mistakes and this game should be handled easily.
