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After watching film of both teams, Scouts Inc. breaks down key elements of the Week 17 Rams-Seahawks matchup.
• Score early: In their past three games the Seahawks have averaged nearly 13 points in the first quarter alone and more than 32 points in the first half of each game. It's their ability to come out with a very high level of intensity and strike quickly that has allowed them to dictate the flow of the game. They do an excellent job of playing from a lead. Their explosive pass-rushers attack the pocket and their secondary can gamble more often, which has resulted in more sacks and interceptions.
• Throw wide: It's looking like Seattle could be missing two of its outstanding cornerbacks for this game. Although Rams head coach Jeff Fisher and offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer like to feed RB Steven Jackson the ball, they will want to go after the relatively inexperienced part of Seattle's secondary, its corners. Look for a lot of passes outside the numbers, where Seattle's dynamic safeties can't make as many plays.
• Play a lot of two-deep zone: Seattle defensive coordinator Gus Bradley likes to lock up his big, physical corners with the opponent's top receivers, but he will definitely be without CB Brandon Browner for one more game due to a league suspension and may lose Richard Sherman to a suspension starting with this game. With backup cornerbacks Marcus Trufant and Walter Thurmond battling injuries, the Seahawks could be playing very inexperienced players at corner. Look for safeties Earl Thomas and Kam Chancellor to play a lot of two-deep zone to help cover the back end and provide help over the top.
• Home QB: Rookie Russell Wilson is a dynamic quarterback who is not playing like a rookie and has improved as the season has progressed. He is one of the hardest-working quarterbacks in the NFL and is always thinking of ways to improve his play. He is athletic enough to be effective in the read-option series and is a very accurate passer both from the pocket as well as from the perimeter. He is a good-decision maker who rarely forces the ball and knows when it's OK to take some chances. He has been a difference-maker for the Seahawks and provides solid leadership on the field.
• Away QB: Sam Bradford is a solid pocket quarterback with enough foot quickness and agility to buy some time, but is not going to make many dynamic throws from the perimeter. He has a strong arm and is an accurate passer when he has time to set his feet and get his weight transferred. He can make all the throws necessary and does a good job of going through his progressions and distributing the ball to all of his receivers. He has the ability to raise the level of his offense and be a difference-maker with his arm, but is somewhat limited in his scrambling skills.
• Key positional battle -- Rams' RBs vs. Seahawks' LBs: St. Louis has a very dynamic pair of running backs in Jackson and Daryl Richardson who bring different styles that can be effective in their own way. The Rams need their ground game to help force Seattle's dynamic pass-rushers to stay at home. Seattle's linebackers are all excellent athletes and extremely active, They will have their hands full as they try to contain these two backs.
• Featured player: Seattle running back Marshawn Lynch is a dynamic runner who not only keeps the chains moving but provides a spark for the rest of his team with his never-say-die running style. When he gets into his "Beast Mode" the team feeds off his energy and seems to find a new level of play. Wilson is the guy who gets the ball into the hands of the right player, but it is Lynch who gets this team excited.
• Film room nuggets: Second year WR Doug Baldwin has given the Seahawks a valuable No. 3 receiver. He excels in the slot and shows great concentration on the ball and excellent route running skills. ... Bradford is quietly enjoying a very solid season. He does an excellent job of distributing the ball to all of his available receivers without really having any one outstanding or legitimate No. 1 receiver. He stands tall in the pocket and has a very quick release that allows him to avoid the sack while being willing to take the hit just after getting the ball out.
After watching film of both teams, Scouts Inc. breaks down key elements of the Week 17 Rams-Seahawks matchup.
• Score early: In their past three games the Seahawks have averaged nearly 13 points in the first quarter alone and more than 32 points in the first half of each game. It's their ability to come out with a very high level of intensity and strike quickly that has allowed them to dictate the flow of the game. They do an excellent job of playing from a lead. Their explosive pass-rushers attack the pocket and their secondary can gamble more often, which has resulted in more sacks and interceptions.
• Throw wide: It's looking like Seattle could be missing two of its outstanding cornerbacks for this game. Although Rams head coach Jeff Fisher and offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer like to feed RB Steven Jackson the ball, they will want to go after the relatively inexperienced part of Seattle's secondary, its corners. Look for a lot of passes outside the numbers, where Seattle's dynamic safeties can't make as many plays.
• Play a lot of two-deep zone: Seattle defensive coordinator Gus Bradley likes to lock up his big, physical corners with the opponent's top receivers, but he will definitely be without CB Brandon Browner for one more game due to a league suspension and may lose Richard Sherman to a suspension starting with this game. With backup cornerbacks Marcus Trufant and Walter Thurmond battling injuries, the Seahawks could be playing very inexperienced players at corner. Look for safeties Earl Thomas and Kam Chancellor to play a lot of two-deep zone to help cover the back end and provide help over the top.
• Home QB: Rookie Russell Wilson is a dynamic quarterback who is not playing like a rookie and has improved as the season has progressed. He is one of the hardest-working quarterbacks in the NFL and is always thinking of ways to improve his play. He is athletic enough to be effective in the read-option series and is a very accurate passer both from the pocket as well as from the perimeter. He is a good-decision maker who rarely forces the ball and knows when it's OK to take some chances. He has been a difference-maker for the Seahawks and provides solid leadership on the field.
• Away QB: Sam Bradford is a solid pocket quarterback with enough foot quickness and agility to buy some time, but is not going to make many dynamic throws from the perimeter. He has a strong arm and is an accurate passer when he has time to set his feet and get his weight transferred. He can make all the throws necessary and does a good job of going through his progressions and distributing the ball to all of his receivers. He has the ability to raise the level of his offense and be a difference-maker with his arm, but is somewhat limited in his scrambling skills.
• Key positional battle -- Rams' RBs vs. Seahawks' LBs: St. Louis has a very dynamic pair of running backs in Jackson and Daryl Richardson who bring different styles that can be effective in their own way. The Rams need their ground game to help force Seattle's dynamic pass-rushers to stay at home. Seattle's linebackers are all excellent athletes and extremely active, They will have their hands full as they try to contain these two backs.
• Featured player: Seattle running back Marshawn Lynch is a dynamic runner who not only keeps the chains moving but provides a spark for the rest of his team with his never-say-die running style. When he gets into his "Beast Mode" the team feeds off his energy and seems to find a new level of play. Wilson is the guy who gets the ball into the hands of the right player, but it is Lynch who gets this team excited.
• Film room nuggets: Second year WR Doug Baldwin has given the Seahawks a valuable No. 3 receiver. He excels in the slot and shows great concentration on the ball and excellent route running skills. ... Bradford is quietly enjoying a very solid season. He does an excellent job of distributing the ball to all of his available receivers without really having any one outstanding or legitimate No. 1 receiver. He stands tall in the pocket and has a very quick release that allows him to avoid the sack while being willing to take the hit just after getting the ball out.
