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The Seahawks had all they could handle on Sunday against the Commanders. This game came down to the wire in what seemed like an amazing spot for Seattle to beat up a lesser team. Seattle’s offense was humming all game long. The Seahawks put up 489 total yards of offense despite going 4-14 on third down in the game. Geno Smith threw for 369 yards and two touchdowns. The issue for Seattle was its defense. The unit did a solid job, but they did not make big tackles in space at all, and they allowed the Commanders to tie the game during the two-minute drill. This unit was supposed to get better as the season progressed, but it has yet to do so. The Rams had a bye, and Matt Stafford is anticipated to be healthy enough to go on Sunday. We do not need to outline how big of an upgrade that is for Los Angeles, as Brett Rypien looked like one of, if not the worst QBs in the NFL two weeks ago. This news brought the spread from Seattle -3 to a PK. It makes sense why. Los Angeles already beat the Seahawks earlier this season, and they have success against them in general. Los Angeles is 6-4 SU and 9-1 ATS in their L10 meetings with the Seahawks. Those games went 7-3 to the under. Seattle is 0-6 ATS in their L6 games against LAR, and they are 4-9 SU in their L13 meetings with LAR. The Seahawks have more talent, but Sean McVay should have his team prepared to come and compete off the bye week. McVay is 4-3 SU and ATS off a bye, and 2-1 SU and ATS off a bye at home. 

After diving into this matchup, we believe the edge lies with the Rams. Los Angeles has played one of the toughest schedules to date, and Seattle has played one of the easiest. Seattle has skated by this season, barley beating inferior teams, and know we wonder how good they are. Stafford is healthy, according to the reports we have read, and the Rams have Seattle and Pete Caroll's number.