The Los Angeles Rams find themselves in perhaps the most pivotal moment of the 2025 season as they travel to Seattle to face off against the Seahawks in a Thursday Night Football showdown that will likely determine seeding and home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoff race. Both teams sit at an impressive 11-3 record, but this rematch carries exponentially more weight than their Week 11 encounter at SoFi Stadium. The Rams emerged victorious 21-19 in that first meeting, but the Seahawks arrive hungry for redemption on their home turf where they have thrived all season long.
Matthew Stafford continues to play at an MVP-caliber level despite carrying the team without his star receiver Davante Adams, who is sidelined with a hamstring injury. The veteran quarterback has managed to lead one of the league's most potent offenses while maintaining precision and decision-making that few 37-year-old signal-callers can replicate in the modern NFL.
Matthew Stafford Exceeds 300 Passing Yards and Two Touchdown Passes Despite Missing Davante Adams
While losing Davante Adams to injury represents a significant blow to the Rams' offensive arsenal, Matthew Stafford has proven throughout his career that he thrives under adversity and elevated expectations. The Seahawks' secondary, despite being elite, will find themselves overwhelmed by the three-tight-end sets featuring Colby Parkinson and Terrance Ferguson that Sean McVay will deploy throughout the contest. Stafford threw for only 130 yards in the first meeting against Seattle, but that performance came on just 28 pass attempts against one of the most aggressive defenses in the league.
This time around, with the Seahawks' pass rush potentially more predictable without needing to account for the dominant presence of Adams outside the numbers, Stafford will carve up the secondary with precision routes designed specifically to exploit the underneath coverage. The veteran will lean heavily on Puka Nacua, who caught seven passes for 75 yards in their first matchup and appears primed for a breakout performance. Stafford's competitive fire combined with the knowledge that this game essentially determines playoff seeding will propel him to exceed 300 yards with two scores.
Kyren Williams Rushes for 120+ Yards and Finds the End Zone at Least Once
The Rams' rushing attack represents their most consistently dominant feature, averaging 4.7 yards per carry throughout the season while averaging 186.7 yards in each of their last three contests heading into this Thursday matchup. Kyren Williams has become the heartbeat of LA's offensive identity, representing a player who understands his role and executes it with surgical precision week in and week out. The Seahawks must maintain control of the time of possession battle to keep their defense fresh and prevent Stafford from establishing rhythm.
Idk how it makes sense but Sunday against the Seahawks was the fastest I’ve ever seen Kyren Williams run. pic.twitter.com/1sWkSIoH5j
— LA Rams Tracker (@LARamsTracker) November 18, 2025
However, the Rams' coaching staff will likely identify the secondary gaps in Seattle's front seven and attack those vulnerabilities relentlessly with Williams getting 25-30 carries as he did against Detroit last week. The Seahawks' defensive line, while talented and versatile with names like Leonard Williams and Byron Murphy commanding respect, will struggle to consistently penetrate the Rams' improved offensive line against the power running game. Williams' combination of vision, patience, and ability to find creases will translate into over 120 rushing yards and at least one trip to the end zone for a touchdown.
Bold Prediction #3: The Rams' Defense Forces Three or More Turnovers in a Prime-Time Victory
The Rams' defense displayed its dominance in their Week 11 victory by forcing four interceptions against Sam Darnold, setting the tone for an entire game with early aggressive play-calling that rattled the Seahawks' quarterback. Defensive coordinator Raheem Morris has constructed one of the most suffocating defensive units in football, ranking third in points allowed per game while dominating in EPA per play metrics. The defensive line tandem of Jared Verse and Byron Young represents one of the NFL's most disruptive edge-rushing duos, capable of generating havoc in both the backfield and the passing lanes.
Darnold, despite his excellent season, has struggled mightily in these matchups against the Rams' scheme and will find himself under constant pressure throughout the evening. The Rams' secondary, featuring a playmaking cornerback in Emmanuel Forbes Jr. paired with the aggressive coverage schemes deployed throughout the season, will create additional opportunities for interceptions and turnovers. Expect the Rams to force three or more turnovers while establishing an early lead that forces Seattle into desperation mode, ultimately securing a convincing Thursday Night Football victory that sends a message to the entire NFC about their playoff intentions.
The stage is set for a primetime classic where the Rams will demonstrate why they belong as the favorites in the NFC playoff picture moving forward.
