How tight is the NFC West race?
The Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers and Arizona Cardinals are tied for the department lead with 4-4 information, whilst the Los Angeles Rams are a half-game again at 3-4.
That may make for an intriguing matchup Sunday in Seattle, when the Rams talk over with Lumen Box.
The Rams had been simply 1-4 going into their bye week sooner than profitable two video games in 5 days, beating Las Vegas 20-15 on Oct. 20 and Minnesota 30-20 closing Thursday, each at house.
“I imagine on this workforce,” Rams trainer Sean McVay stated. “I imagine within the coaches. I imagine within the avid gamers. I noticed unravel. I did not see a recoil. And we nonetheless have a protracted method to pass. Now we have received two video games in 5 days, however it’s only two video games. Now we have completed a just right task of having ourselves again to the place we needed to be.”
The go back of extensive receivers Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua from long damage absences helped L.A.’s offense get untracked in opposition to the Vikings.
“They introduced numerous power to our crew, and a ton of self assurance,” stated Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, who threw for 279 yards and 4 TDs in opposition to Minnesota after having simply 3 scoring moves within the earlier six video games blended. “It is not handiest simply the offense. I do know the protection feels it too when the ones guys are in the market making performs.”
The Seahawks were headed in the other way, shedding 4 of 5 video games since a 3-0 get started. That features a 31-10 loss to the visiting Buffalo Expenses closing Sunday.
“We were given outplayed and we were given outcoached, and we have were given to head make it proper,” Seahawks first-year trainer Mike Macdonald stated.
The Seahawks had their probabilities within the first half of, however one force stalled on second-and-goal from the Buffalo 3-yard line when middle Connor Williams’ snap sailed over quarterback Geno Smith’s head. Every other ended when Williams stepped on Smith’s foot on a fourth-and-goal play from the 1, inflicting the QB to fall backward.
“Whilst you discuss all of the issues that we need to do, smartly, I don’t believe we did any of the ones (closing Sunday),” Smith stated. “So we have were given to take a look at ourselves, glance within the reflect, and take it from there.”
Linebacker Ernest Jones IV, making his debut for the Seahawks after being received from Tennessee, made 15 tackles. Jones performed the former 3 seasons with the Rams sooner than being dealt to the Titans lower than two weeks sooner than the season opener after failing to return to phrases on a freelance extension.
“I do know who he’s as a participant,” Stafford stated. “Bodily, actually proficient. Mentally and emotionally, actually proficient. Beloved being a teammate with him. Have a ton of recognize for who he’s as an individual and as a participant. I don’t believe there is any downside or merit. I simply are aware of it’s a problem going in opposition to him.”
The Seahawks hope to get DK Metcalf (knee) again after he overlooked closing week’s sport, despite the fact that he and fellow extensive receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. (knee) and cornerback Devon Witherspoon (foot) have overlooked follow time this week.
Nostril take on Neville Gallimore (shoulder) used to be the one Rams participant to pass over a complete follow in preparation for the sport in opposition to Seattle.
–Box Stage Media
