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The Rams (3-1) are coming off a 37-20 loss at home to the
Arizona Cardinals in a first-place showdown on Sunday. "We won't
allow one game to define us," Rams coach Sean McVay said. "It
was not the outing we wanted from anybody, but fortunately we've
got a short week to dust ourselves off and get back ready to
roll."
The Rams entered last week with the NFL's top-rated defense, but
they allowed Kyler Murray and the Cardinals to gain 465 yards of
total offense, including 216 on the ground.
"That wasn't up to our standard, for sure," Los Angeles
cornerback Jalen Ramsey said. "So whatever it may be, whatever
it's going to take, we need to figure it out ASAP."
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, acquired in an offseason
trade with Detroit, was 26 of 41 for 280 yards against the
Cardinals, with two touchdowns and one interception, for a
season-low passer rating of 89.5.
"When the quarterback in this league plays well, their team has
an opportunity to win games," Stafford said, "and I'll make sure
that on Thursday, I'm in the right place, ready to go." He said
the quick turnaround might help the Rams forget their most
lopsided loss since 2019.
"I think it's easy when you have to turn the page so quickly,"
Stafford said. "I haven't played (the Seahawks) as much as a lot
of other guys in this locker room have played them, so I'll have
some homework to do and make sure I'm up to speed."
The Seahawks (2-2) avoided their first three-game losing streak
in the Russell Wilson era with a 28-21 victory against host San
Francisco on Sunday.
"We don't lose three games in a row here," Seattle left tackle
Duane Brown said matter-of-factly. Wilson passed for only 149
yards against the 49ers yet threw for two scores while compiling
a 116.0 passer rating. He also rushed for a touchdown.
On Thursday, he will be wary of Ramsey, a two-time All-Pro.
"Jalen is one of those guys who doesn't have many weaknesses,"
Wilson said. "He's really special. He's a great football player,
so you have to know where he is and what he's doing and how he
plays the game." The Rams possess similar regard for Wilson.
"I have a lot of respect for him, the way he plays the game,"
said Los Angeles defensive tackle Aaron Donald, a three-time
Defensive Player of the Year. "We've got to find a way to put
pressure on him, find ways to affect him, so we can win this
game."
The defending NFC West-champion Seahawks will look to reverse a
30-20 wild-card playoff loss to the Rams on Jan. 9 in Seattle.
Rams running back Darrell Henderson Jr., who rushed for 89 yards
on 14 carries against Arizona after missing the previous week
with a rib injury, got dinged up again, but McVay said he should
be able to play in Seattle. Henderson was limited in practice
Tuesday, as were safety Taylor Rapp (ankle) and tight ends Tyler
Higbee (ankle) and Johnny Mundt (shoulder).
For the Seahawks, running back Chris Carson (neck) and wide
receiver Dee Eskridge (concussion) missed practice Tuesday.
Receiver DK Metcalf (foot), defensive end Darrell Taylor (ankle)
and linebacker Carlos Dunlap II (toe) were limited participants.
--Field Level Media
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