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Rams vs. Seahawks Puts NFC West Lead on the Line in Week 11

The matchup spotlights Mike Macdonald’s defensive answers to Sean McVay’s offense with Seattle shorthanded up front against a largely healthy Los Angeles.

Overview

  • Both teams are 7-2 entering their first of two meetings, with kickoff set for Sunday at 4:05 p.m. ET on FOX at SoFi Stadium.
  • Matthew Stafford arrives with an NFL-best 25 touchdown passes, while Seattle’s Jaxon Smith-Njigba leads the league in receiving yards.
  • Oddsmakers have Los Angeles as a three-point favorite, and both clubs rank top five in scoring offense and fewest points allowed.
  • Seattle lists key absences including Julian Love and Jarran Reed on injured reserve and starting center Jalen Sundell out, while the Rams’ notable injury is defensive tackle Kobie Turner.
  • The game features a headline schematic duel, with Seattle’s rookie safety Nick Emmanwori central to Macdonald’s plan to counter McVay’s motion- and slot-driven attack.