It’s expected that the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams will approach Sunday’s regular-season finale in Inglewood, Calif., in different ways. The Rams (10-6), already NFC West champions, will start backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to rest veteran Matthew Stafford. Coach Sean McVay announced this move on Wednesday, stating that additional starters yet to be decided may also get a break. For the Seahawks (9-7), even with a win on Sunday, they would lose the tiebreaker against the Rams. Coach Mike Macdonald expressed that they will maintain their usual focus. Macdonald avoided delving into why the Seahawks missed the playoffs during his weekly news conference, emphasizing the importance of focusing on the upcoming game and aiming for 10 wins. He stated that there are no plans to rest veteran players, emphasizing the team’s goal to win. The Seahawks aim to reach 10 wins after finishing 9-8 in the past two seasons. Receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba aims to surpass Tyler Lockett’s franchise record of 100 receptions, while defensive lineman Leonard Williams seeks to achieve double-digit sacks. Quarterback Geno Smith has the opportunity to earn contract escalators with specific performance benchmarks. The Rams are eyeing the No. 3 seed in the NFC playoffs with a win or risk dropping to No. 4 with a loss. Despite a slow start at 1-4, the Rams rallied to win nine of their last 11 games to secure the division title. While their offense has struggled to score over 21 points during their winning streak, the defense, led by first-year coordinator Chris Shula, has excelled by holding their past three opponents to less than 10 points. Quarterback Matthew Stafford acknowledged the team’s need for improvement but praised the defense for their resilience and progress under Shula. In terms of injuries, the Rams had minimal issues with only one player missing practice, while the Seahawks had several players on the injury report sitting out.
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