The last time the Los Angeles Rams visited Seattle Womens Barkevious Mingo Jersey , they were announcing themselves as the new powerhouse in the NFC West by handing the Seahawks a drubbing unlike any they had experienced in Pete Carroll's tenure.As much as the Seahawks would like to forget that day last December, a 42-7 loss to a division rival lingers.Less than a year later, the Rams are more than just the favorites of their division. A quarter through the season, they may be the prohibitive Super Bowl favorites. The Rams (4-0) make their annual trip to Seattle on Sunday looking to take control of the division just five weeks into the season."I think there's definitely a lot of confidence that comes with playing well and definitely can get some momentum going, but I think we're just executing," Rams quarterback Jared Goff said. "We've done a pretty good job executing."And there is little reason not to believe Los Angeles will be leaving town with a three-game lead.The Rams are scoring an absurd amount of points, having scored at least 33 points in all four games. Goff is coming off a career-high 465 yards passing and five TDs, carving up a Minnesota defense that was regarded as among the best in the NFL and posting a perfect passer rating in the process. Cooper Kupp, Robert Woods and Brandin Cooks each had 100 yards receiving against the Vikings.Oh, and there's still Todd Gurley Womens Nick Vannett Jersey , who the last time he saw the Seahawks rushed for 152 yards and scored a career-high four total touchdowns. And this time, they'll be facing a Seahawks defense without safety Earl Thomas after suffering a season-ending lower leg fracture last week against Arizona."Not having Earl now, this week changes a lot and just how good he is at understanding offenses and concepts," Goff said. "You wish he was there, you want to get them at full strength with him as part of that and how good he is. Would have been great to compete against him."The Seahawks (2-2) have recovered from a 0-2 start by knocking off Dallas and Arizona in consecutive weeks. The Seahawks have rediscovered their run game with consecutive 100-yard rushers and their defense has held three straight opponents to under 305 total yards of offense.But they know the Rams are a different challenge."They're going to do something that we haven't seen before, but if we're disciplined and we do what we practiced, we should be fine," Seattle linebacker Bobby Wagner said. "That's why your eyes are so important this week."Here's what else to watch for:FIRST THINGS FIRSTSlowing the Rams' powerhouse offense on first down would be huge for the Seahawks, but it's been almost impossible this season. Goff is an astonishing 46 of 56 for 668 yards and six touchdown passes on first downs in the Rams' first four games, averaging 11.9 yards per pass. Add in Gurley's steady running on every down Youth Kam Chancellor Jersey , and Los Angeles is tough to contain."We've done a pretty good job so far (of) staying in second-and-manageable, and then third-and-manageable, as well," Goff said.RUNNING OPTIONSSeattle is coming off consecutive 100-yard performances by running backs for the first time since the 2014 season. But it was two different backs accomplishing that feat, leaving open the question of how Seattle divides the carries going forward. Starter Chris Carson is expected to return Sunday after missing last week with a hip injury. Mike Davis has earned a role after rushing for a career-high 101 yards and two TDs in the win over Arizona. And, rookie first-round pick Rashaad Penny has started to look more like the back Seattle expected in a limited role.Running won't be easy against a Rams defense giving up just 86 yards per game on average.TEDRIC TIMESecond-year safety Tedric Thompson knows he's about to get a lot of attention. Thompson will be stepping in at free safety replacing Thomas after the former All-Pro was lost for the season in last week's win. Thompson gained plenty of experience in the offseason and training camp when Thomas was holding out as part of a contract dispute, but there couldn't be a tougher team to debut against than the top passing offense in the NFL through four weeks."He's really mature about stuff, he's really worked hard to understand the scheme and the principles of what we want and he plays really strict and disciplined football," Carroll said.TEMPORARY KICKERKicker Cairo Santos will make his Rams debut in Seattle. Los Angeles signed the former Chiefs kicker Tuesday after cutting Sam Ficken and determining that All-Pro Greg Zuerlein isn't quite ready to return from a groin injury.Santos, who injured his own groin twice last season Womens Germain Ifedi Jersey , is getting his shot at an NFL return in a high-pressure rivalry game, but he welcomes the challenge."Coming out and playing for a great offense, hopefully I'll get a bunch of kicks and show the other 31 teams that I'm back and I belong in this league," Santos said.Century Links 9/5: Seahawks Announce Practice Squad Signings Seahawks sign 10 to practice squad | KIRO-TVThe Seahawks announced their 10 practice squad signings Monday, and the list includes seventh-round pick quarterback Alex McGough and former Washington running back Lavon Coleman.Damore'ea Stringfellow among Seahawks practice squad snubsDespite raving about these players during the preseason, the Seattle Seahawks didn't have a roster spot for them on their practice squad.Breakout Players, Russell Wilson’s Growth, The Walking Dead & More In This Week’s Seahawks Twitter Q&AYou had Seahawks questions; we have answers.Tuesday Round-Up: Brett Hundley 'Ready To Roll' With Seahawks After TradeSeahawks quarterback Brett Hundley talked about his trade to Seattle on Monday.Thomas not expected to play for Seahawks in Week 1 - NFL.comEarl Thomas was in Seattle this week, but don't expect him to return to the Seahawks' facility ahead of their Week 1 clash with the Denver Broncos.Seattle Seahawks have no plans to trade Earl Thomas: Report | OregonLive.comThe Pro Bowl safety has not reported to the team in a holdout to get a new contract or force the team to trade him.Seahawks Earl Thomas arrives in Seattle but not for reason you thinkSeattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas, in the midst of a long-term holdout http://www.seahawksfootballauthentics.com/sebastian-janikowski-jersey-authentic , was sighted Monday morning at SeaTac Airport.Seahawks mailbag: What’s up with Ed Dickson, why not keep Damore’ea Stringfellow on practice squad? | The Seattle TimesAnd who would be the backup nickelback if needed? That's answered here, too, as well as some thoughts on what happened with Amara Darboh.2018 Seattle Seahawks season preview | The News TribuneNo Richard Sherman. No Kam Chancellor, Michael Bennett, Cliff Avril, Jimmy Graham and Earl Thomas (for now, at least). No wonder these changed Seahawks aren’t sure what they’ll be in 2018. “It’s going to take time,” veteran Doug Baldwin says.NFL Preseason Power Rankings, Part 2: The Rise of the Bears - The RingerWill the Khalil Mack trade push Chicago into contention? And what should we expect from Saquon Barkley as a rookie?Seahawks news: Chris Carson named starting RB for SeattleThe Seattle Seahawks have officially named their starting running back moving forward. Pete Carroll and company will go with Chris Carson coming out of the backfield.Seattle Seahawks: Rays of sunshine to take handoffs from WilsonThe Seattle Seahawks are in the midst of a post-beast mode rushing slump. This year offers a change with the addition of Rashaad Penny.NFL: Issues raised by Kaepernick deserve attention - NFL.comThe NFL said in a statement Tuesday that the "social justice issues" raised by Colin Kaepernick and other professional athletes "deserve our attention and action."Panthers WR Curtis Samuel likely out vs. Cowboys - NFL.comThe Panthers will likely be without one of its promising weapons from the preseason. Wide receiver Curtis Samuel underwent a procedure to repair an irregular heartbeat Womens Quinton Jefferson Jersey , Ian Rapoport reports.Eagles RB Jay Ajayi (foot) full-go in practice Tuesday - NFL.comPhiladelphia Eagles running back Jay Ajayi (foot) was listed as a full participant in practice on Tuesday. The Eagles open the 2018 season on Thursday against the Falcons.Jets sign ex-Giants QB Davis Webb to practice squad - NFL.comDavis Webb found a new job, and he didn't have to travel far for it. The Jets announced they've signed the former Giants QB to their practice squad and released QB John Wolford in a corresponding move.Eagles bring back veteran receiver Markus Wheaton - NFL.comThe Eagles brought back receiver Markus Wheaton ahead of Thursday night's season opener. In a corresponding move, the Eagles placed tight end Richard Rodgers on injured reserve.Hue Jackson to Baker Mayfield: I’m going to create situations for you to do more – ProFootballTalkNine days ago, Hue Jackson let it slip in a press conference that he had selected Baker Mayfield to backup Tyrod Taylor. The Browns coach, though, caught himself after realizing he hadn't told the quarterbacks of the verdict and tried to couch it.Raiders could leave Oakland early as city prepares antitrust lawsuit against team, NFL – ProFootballTalkThe Raiders aren't scheduled to move into their new stadium in Las Vegas until the 2020 season, but a lawsuit set to by filed by the city of Oakland could leave the team without a place to play next year.
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