Key Highlights
- That means we'll get another start from Warren McClendon Jr., who will be tasked with helping slow down Seattle's pass rush. Across two postseason starts this year, PFF has credited McClendon with the most pressures allowed (7) among LA's offensive linemen.
- While the entire offensive line of the Rams will need to keep Stafford upright and give him clean pockets to operate from, the Seahawks could certainly try to target the third-year backup tackle when they elect to send pressure. CB Cobie DurantSlowing down Jaxon Smith-Njigba is easier said than done, and all of the defensive backs on the Rams will get an opportunity to face him in coverage.
- That being said, Cobie Durant is the lone cornerback on LA's defense who has logged 60-plus percent of the defensive snaps in both postseason contests, and he's excelling in the takeaway category in these playoffs. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementEven though Durant has surrendered the second-most receptions (6) and second-most receiving yards (113) among the Rams' defensive backs this postseason (according to PFF), he's also giving up just a 40.0% catch rate while totaling three interceptions.
- On the season, Durant now has six interceptions (including one against Sam Darnold in Week 11), and his ability to make game-changing plays could come in handy on Sunday. LB Nate LandmanMake no mistake about it, the Seahawks would love to pound the rock often and set the tone for this game with Kenneth Walker leading their backfield.
- Walker is a dynamic back who had the third-most missed tackles forced (65) during the regular season, and he tallied four missed tackles forced (the same amount Kyren Williams has through two postseason games) in last week's lopsided victory over the San Francisco 49ers. Given Walker's ability to make defenders miss in space, Nate Landman and the Rams will need to prioritize tackling to prevent Seattle's rushing attack from seizing control of the game.