This is a showdown for supremecy in the NFC Western Division.  The Seahawks probably thought they would role through this division again like last year, but they’ve run into some speed bumps.  The Rams have played well, but their also has been a lot of luck involved.

Without running back Shaun Alexander, the whole Seahawks offense is thrown off kilter.  Maurice Morris (101 yards rushing) could find some running room against the Rams defense which is allowing 120.6 yards rushing per game and 4.6 yards per carry.  If the Seahawks get something going on the ground it will take some of the pressure off of QB Matt Hasselbeck.  Hasselbeck buckled under pressure in the Seahawks last game against the Bears and was making real bad decisions with the football.  WR Deion Branch is gonna start this game and give Hasselbeck a second receiver to pair with Darrell Jackson (22 rec, 293 yards).  Hasselbeck must be careful however when throwing because the Rams already have 8 interceptions this season.

Marc Bulger has been pretty good so far this season.  Bulger has thrown for 1,259 yards and 7 TDs with ZERO Interceptions this season.  The Seahawks secondary is very vulnerable to the type of downfield passing attack that the Rams possess.  Torry Holt (29 rec, 372 yards) and Isaac Bruce (22 rec, 343 yards) have been putting on a show this season and they should both have good games this week.  The new demension of the Rams offense is the running back.  Steven Jackson has run the ball well (465 yards rushing) and caught the ball well (18 rec, 184 yards).  The Seahawks linebackers will have to stop Jackson if they want to win.  The Seahawks have been tough against the run so far this season only allowing 79.8 yards rushing and 3.5 yards per carry.

I think this will be a good football game, but I like the Rams to win a close one.