Seahawks at Rams: Preview, prediction, odds and pick

The Seahawks looked like they’d win the NFC West in 2017, but the Rams have emerged atop the division through four weeks going into their Week 5 matchup.

The Los Angeles Rams have been one of the true Cinderella stories through the first quarter of their 2017 campaign, as they’ve come out of their first four games with a 3-1 record and a first place spot in the NFC West.

On the other side of the ball for Week 5, the Seattle Seahawks must have had their usual divisional dominance stolen by the Rams before the season even started. They have seen injuries linger again through the beginning of the year, much like what they went through in 2016, and they have struggled to get the ball rolling in the new season.

Now, the two teams will meet for the first time since the Rams’ meteoric rise began, and the Seahawks will be traveling to Los Angeles to see if they can put a dent in the Rams’ divisional lead before it’s too late.

Odds: Pick-em, according to Sportsbook Review

This game is projected to be a close one, which makes sense considering how talented these two offenses are. The Seahawks saw their lineup come alive in Week 4 against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday Night Football, and they’ll need that same pace to keep up with what the Rams have been able to do over the last few weeks on the field.

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Many fans are used to the Seahawks keeping a stranglehold on the NFC West year in and year out, but it appears as if 2017 is going to be a good change of pace with a fresh face on top. It doesn’t look like the Rams are a flash in the pan here, and they should be able to pull out the win at home to build on their divisional lead heading into Week 6.

Prediction: Rams 31, Seahawks 27