The Seattle Seahawks (9-7) are mathematically eradicated from postseason rivalry following a calamitous set of outcomes (outdoors of their very own win versus the Chicago Bears) in Week 17. Their ultimate recreation of Mike Macdonald’s first season as Seahawks head coach will probably be in opposition to the NFC West champion Los Angeles Rams (10-6), winners of their final 5.
With the Rams resting starters and the Seahawks aspiring to play theirs, it appears on paper like Seattle is poised to finish the 12 months on a successful observe. There are contract incentives at stake for Geno Smith, in addition to a franchise document on the road for Jaxon Smith-Njigba. We may see Leonard Williams turn into the primary Seahawks participant to get to 10 sacks since Frank Clark in 2018.
Ordinarily a 10-win season would get you into the playoffs, however that received’t be the case for the Seahawks ought to they prevail on Sunday. Nonetheless, it’s an opportunity to see the Seahawks one final time earlier than a really fascinating offseason. Savor it!
Final assembly
The Seahawks misplaced 26-20 in time beyond regulation to the Rams at house in Week 9. Geno Smith threw three touchdowns, three interceptions (together with a vital pick-six), whereas Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught seven passes for 180 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Matthew Stafford threw the successful landing to Demarcus Robinson, who beat Riq Woolen downfield.
What’s at stake for the Seahawks?
Pleasure. Contract incentives. Franchise data. A tenth win for the primary time since 2020. Precise playoff implications? Not this 12 months, I’m afraid.
Odds
The Seahawks are a 6.5-point highway favorites on FanDuel Sportsbook, with an over/beneath of 38.5 factors. With the Rams resting starters, that is no shock.
Recreation Protection
Seahawks vs. Rams airs stay on FOX on Sunday, Jan. 5 at 1:25 pm PT. The commentary crew will probably be Kenny Albert and Jonathan Vilma, with Megan Olivi because the sideline reporter That is the stream to observe for your whole Seahawks-Rams recreation protection.
