3 Keys to a St. Louis Rams Victory Over the Seattle Seahawks
By Curt Popejoy
Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports
There might not be a more underrated player in the league than Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson. His ability to run the offense with efficiency and production while being so quite statistically is quite a feat. Look for that to change somewhat this year as the Seahawks have added a serious weapon in the passing game. The addition of tight end Jimmy Graham likely means Seattle will want to throw the football more than in previous seasons.
And if they do, it is going to be up to the Rams defensive line to make his life miserable. Wilson’s mobility presents its own batch of problems, but with all the talent up front, St. Louis should still be able to get to him, and hit him often. It isn’t always about sacks, but pressures and hits that makes all the difference.
Defensive ends Robert Quinn and Chris Long, along with defensive tackle Aaron Donald and Michael Brockers must be able to get to Wilson without committing additional rushers. Being able to keep the linebackers clean will help defend against running back Marshawn Lynch, and not having to blitz aids in coverage.
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