Seattle, while not as good as they used to be...

...is still a competitive team and they are playing at home. IMHO, to expect to go into this game an blow them out like last year is not realistic, regardless of how well the Rams have played or how poorly the Seahawks have played up to now. We're playing a decent divisional rival on the road, in a stadium that is historically problematic for visiting teams. The Seahawks have a lot of pride, especially after the beat down put on them last year, so I wasn't expecting them to let the Rams come into their house for a repeat of last year. This is a test for this young Rams team. Clearly there are some areas that need to be cleaned up, particularly on defense, but this is a test this Rams team needs. The games will only get tougher down the road, especially in the playoffs. The Rams are now the hunted and every team from here on out will bring their A game when the Rams come to town. You can count on it.