The Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams are set to face off in Week 11 of the NFL season, but the matchup will be missing a key player. Safety Jamal Adams, who was acquired by the Seahawks in a blockbuster trade this offseason, has been ruled out for the game due to a shoulder injury.
Adams has been a key contributor for the Seahawks defense this season, recording 3.5 sacks and two forced fumbles in eight games. He has also been a leader on the team, providing a vocal presence in the locker room and on the field. His absence will be felt against a Rams offense that ranks fifth in the NFL in total yards per game.
The Seahawks have been able to make up for Adams’ absence in the past with a deep secondary, but with injuries to cornerbacks Shaquill Griffin and Quinton Dunbar, they may be more vulnerable to the Rams’ passing attack. The Rams have been led by quarterback Jared Goff, who has thrown for over 3,000 yards and 18 touchdowns this season.
The Seahawks will need to rely on their pass rush to disrupt Goff and the Rams’ offense. The Seahawks have recorded 28 sacks this season, which ranks sixth in the NFL. They will need to generate pressure on Goff if they want to slow down the Rams’ offense.
The Seahawks will also need to rely on their running game to keep the Rams’ offense off the field. The Seahawks have been led by running back Chris Carson, who has rushed for over 800 yards and seven touchdowns this season. The Rams have been susceptible to the run this season, allowing an average of 115 rushing yards per game.
The Seahawks will miss Adams’ presence on defense, but they will need to find a way to make up for his absence if they want to come away with a win against the Rams. With injuries to key players in their secondary, they will need to rely on their pass rush and running game to slow down the Rams’ offense and come away with a victory.
