Week 18 of the season matches up the 5-11 Los Angeles Rams squaring off against the 8-8 Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, January 8. The kickoff is scheduled for 4:25PM ET. These two teams recently dueled on earlier this year on Sunday, December 4 as the Seahawks topped the Rams 27-23. In their last 10 meetings, the Rams hold the lead 7-3.
The Rams are 2-8 over their last 10 games.
The Rams have lost 8 of their last 10 games, they have also lost their last 6 games on the road.
The Seahawks have lost 3 of their last 4 games, and they have also lost 3 of their last 4 games at home.
According to oddsmakers, the Seahawks are 6.0 point favorites. The over/under comes in at 41.5.
The Rams are guided by John Wolford who has thrown for 390 yards, 1 td passes with 3 interceptions this year.
The Seahawks are guided by Geno Smith who has thrown for 4,069 yards, 29 td passes with 9 picks this year. Kenneth Walker III has run for 936 yards with 9 TDs. D.K. Metcalf has 87 receptions for 1,008 yards and 6 TDs.
The Rams are in 3rd in the NFC West while the Seahawks are in 2nd in the NFC West.
Baker Mayfield is 0-1 as a starter against the Seahawks. Geno Smith is 1-0 against the Rams as a starter.
The Rams rank among the the bottom in team offense in the league.
The Rams come in off a loss to the Los Angeles Chargers 31-10, and the Seahawks enter the contest following a postive performance against the New York Jets 23-6.
The Rams have a bye next week, and the Seahawks have a bye next week.
Game Details
• Matchup: Los Angeles Rams (LAR) at Seattle Seahawks (SEA)
• Date: January 8, 2023
• Time: 4:25PM ET
• Stadium: Lumen Field
• TV: FOX
• Lumen Field Kick-Off Weather Forecast: Rain; 45F; 92% humidity; wind: SSE 7 mph
TEAM STATS COMPARISON
| 2022 | LAST 10 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAR | SEA | LAR | SEA | ||
| Record | 5-11 | 8-8 | 2-8 | 5-5 | |
| Home Record | 4-5 | 4-4 | 2-3 | 2-3 | |
| Away Record | 1-6 | 4-4 | 0-5 | 3-2 | |
| Points Scored/Game | 18.2 | 24.3 | 18.7 | 24.2 | |
| Points Allowed/Game | 22.8 | 24.1 | 23.9 | 22.2 | |
| Point Differential | -74 | +3 | -52 | +20 | |
| Yards/Game | 281.3 | 348.4 | 264.1 | 343.8 | |
| Yards Allowed/Game | 337.3 | 367.5 | 358.8 | 341.5 | |
| Passing Yards/Game | 179.6 | 223.8 | 143.8 | 219.1 | |
| Passing Yards Allowed/Game | 212.4 | 204.3 | 221.5 | 179.8 | |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 84.3 | 102.9 | 92.6 | 90.1 | |
| Rushing Yards Allowed/Game | 97.9 | 145.8 | 94.2 | 133.8 | |
| First Downs/Game | 16.7 | 19.0 | 15.2 | 18.7 | |
| First Downs Allowed/Game | 17.9 | 19.6 | 19.3 | 17.6 | |
| 3rd Down Conv % | 40.3 | 40.0 | 38.7 | 37.1 | |
| Opp 3rd Down Conv % | 40.8 | 44.0 | 41.3 | 43.9 | |
| Turnover Margin | -2 | +3 | +3 | +1 | |
| Total Games | 16 | 16 | 10 | 10 | |
Los Angeles Rams 2022 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| John Wolford | 38-62 | 390 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Cam Akers | 167 | 682 | 7 | 42 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Cooper Kupp | 75 | 812 | 6 | 75 |
Seattle Seahawks 2022 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Geno Smith | 380-541 | 4,069 | 29 | 9 | 43 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Kenneth Walker III | 199 | 936 | 9 | 74 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | D.K. Metcalf | 87 | 1,008 | 6 | 54 |
Last 10 Meetings
| DATE | TIME | RESULT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 04-Dec-22 | 4:05PM | Seattle Seahawks d. LOS ANGELES RAMS | 27-23 |
| Tue 21-Dec-21 | 7:00PM | LOS ANGELES RAMS d. Seattle Seahawks | 20-10 |
| Thu 07-Oct-21 | 8:20PM | Los Angeles Rams d. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | 26-17 |
| Sun 27-Dec-20 | 4:25PM | SEATTLE SEAHAWKS d. Los Angeles Rams | 20-9 |
| Sun 15-Nov-20 | 4:25PM | LOS ANGELES RAMS d. Seattle Seahawks | 23-16 |
| Sun 08-Dec-19 | 8:20PM | LOS ANGELES RAMS d. Seattle Seahawks | 28-12 |
| Thu 03-Oct-19 | 8:20PM | SEATTLE SEAHAWKS d. Los Angeles Rams | 30-29 |
| Sun 11-Nov-18 | 4:25PM | LOS ANGELES RAMS d. Seattle Seahawks | 36-31 |
| Sun 07-Oct-18 | 4:25PM | Los Angeles Rams d. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | 33-31 |
| Sun 17-Dec-17 | 4:05PM | Los Angeles Rams d. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | 42-7 |
Head-to-Head Stats (last 10)
| LAR | SEA | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 10 Record | 7-3 | 3-7 |
| Home Record | 4-1 | 2-3 |
| Away Record | 3-2 | 1-4 |
QB Career Comparison
| CMP-ATT | PCT | YDs | TDs | INTs | SKs | PS REC (GMs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | 1373-2233 | 61.5% | 16,141 | 102 | 63 | 165 | 1-1 (2) |
| Geno Smith | 972-1547 | 62.8% | 10,986 | 63 | 46 | 138 | 0-0 (0) |
Starting QB Win-Loss Trends
• Baker Mayfield W-L last 20 games as a starter: 6-14
• Baker Mayfield last 20 games vs. Seattle Seahawks: 0-1
• Geno Smith W-L last 20 games as a starter: 9-11
• Geno Smith last 20 games vs. Los Angeles Rams: 1-0
Player Trends
• Geno Smith has 10 straight games with at least one passing TD
Game Injuries
Los Angeles Rams: Brian Allen (C) Calf – Out; Aaron Donald (DT) Ankle – Out; Ben Skowronek (WR) Calf – Out
Seattle Seahawks: Damien Lewis (OG) Ankle – Questionable; Ryan Neal (S) Knee – Questionable; Tyler Lockett (WR) Shin – Questionable; Phil Haynes (OG) Ankle – Questionable; Phil Haynes (OG) Ankle – Questionable; Quinton Jefferson (DT) Illness – Questionable
Betting Odds
• Favorite: Seattle Seahawks
• Spread: 6.0
• Over/Under: 41.5
Betting Trends
| Los Angeles Rams | Seattle Seahawks | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 5 ATS | 3-2-0 | 1-4-0 |
| Last 10 ATS | 3-6-1 | 4-6-0 |
| Last 10 ATS at Home | 5-5-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS on Road | 2-7-1 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Favorite | 4-6-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Home Favorite | 3-7-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as an Underdog | 4-5-1 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Road Underdog | 2-7-1 | |
| Last 10 Over-Under | 5-5-0 | 5-5-0 |
Latest Super Bowl Odds
• Los Angeles Rams:
• Seattle Seahawks: +15000
Rams vs. Seahawks Game Prediction
• Oddsmakers: Seattle Seahawks d. Los Angeles Rams 24-18
• GFA Model: Seattle Seahawks d. Los Angeles Rams 28-21