Things you might have missed in Sunday's Rams-Seahawks game

Things you might have missed in Sunday's Rams-Seahawks game

by Matt Wilhalme

Did you notice these small details that often led to big plays in the Rams’ 9-3 win over the Seattle Seahawks Sunday afternoon at the Coliseum?

FIRST QUARTER

The Rams settled for a field goal on their first possession but could have lengthened the drive if Case Keenum had spotted some wide-open receivers. Keenum had both tight end Lance Kendricks and wideout Kenny Britt uncovered on a play, but he went instead to Tavon Austin, who was draped by a defender as he caught the ball out of bounds.

From the start ,the Seahawks’ offensive line had trouble with the Rams’ defensive front. On a second and 12 on Seattle’s first possession, Alec Ogletree spied quarterback Russell Wilson and read run all the way. The middle linebacker came through the left side of the Seattle line, closely followed by Aaron Donald, who ultimately pulled running back Thomas Rawls to the ground. On the next play, Robert Quinn used his speed to get around the left tackle and hit Wilson as he passed, the quarterback taking another big hit on the three-and-out series.

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