Rams
Seahawks

 

RAMS HOST SEATTLE AIMING FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE VICTORY

  

Date: November 25, 2007 | Kickoff: Noon CT | Site: Edward Jones Dome(66,000) – St. Louis, Mo.

Game Preview |Game Release

The Rams return to the Edward Jones Dome this week to host NFC West rival Seattle Seahawks for the second of two meetings this season. Seattle won the first matchup this season, defeating the Rams, 33-6, at Qwest Field in Week 7.

The Rams lead the all-time series against the Seahawks 10-9, dating to a 45-6 victory in Seattle’s inaugural season in 1976. Since the Seahawks joined the NFC West due to realignment in 2002, the Seahawks hold a 7-4 advantage in the regular season, while the Rams have won the only postseason game between the teams, a 27-20 victory in the NFC Wildcard Playoff game in 2004.

Since Seattle joined the NFC West, the teams have had close games. In 12 meetings, seven have been decided by a touchdowns or less.

Tale of the Tape

2007 Regular Season
St. Louis
Seattle
Record 2-8 6-4
Divisional Standings 4th(t) 1st
Points Per Game 14.9 22.1
Total Off. (NFL rank) 293.1 (27) 350.2 (9)
Rush Off. (NFL rank) 89.2 (24) 96.2 (21)
Pass Off. (NFL rank) 203.9 (16) 254.0 (8)
Points Allowed 25.7 16.4
Total Def. (NFL rank) 322.6 (17) 318.7 (13)
Rush Def. (NFL rank) 111.4 (19) 100.2 (13)
Pass Def. (NFL rank) 211.2 (16) 218.5 (20)
Time of Possession Avg. 30:42 30:07
Sacks Made/Yards 17/123 31/215
Punt Return Avg. (NFL rank) 12.3 (4) 11.4 (8)
Kickoff Return Avg. (NFL Avg.) 23.2 (16) 22.8 (18)
Punt Coverage (NFL rank) 10.9 (22) 8.5 (11)
Kickoff Coverage (NFL rank) 26.9 (30) 23.7 (19)
Punts/Avg. 45/48.9 54/40.7
Interceptions By/Yards 9/77 9/66

Head to Head

T. Holt

vs.

 

D. Branch

 

M. Bulger

vs.

 

M. Hasselbeck

54
Receptions
22
700
Receiving Yards
343
4
Touchdowns
1
274
Pass Attempts
200
167
Pass Completions
320
1,757
Passing Yards
2,301

WHAT TO LOOK FOR THIS WEEK

• WR Isaac Bruce (81) needs one receiving touchdown to pass Art Powell (81) for sole possession of 17th place on the NFL’s all-time touchdown receptions list.

• WR Isaac Bruce (13,817) needs 83 receiving yards to pass Cris Carter (13,899) for fifth place on the NFL’s all-time receiving yards list.

• QB Marc Bulger (101) needs two touchdown passes to pass Kurt Warner (102) for fourth place on the Rams’ all-time career touchdown completions list.

• K Jeff Wilkins (302) needs three field goals to move past Pat Leahy (304), Jim Turner (304) and Adam Vinatieri (304) for 15th place on the NFL’s all-time field goal list.

• K Jeff Wilkins (358) extending his streak of consecutive PAT, second longest streak in NFL history

• K Jeff Wilkins (482) needs one extra point to pass Mark Mosley (482) for 21st place on the NFL’s all-time extra points list.

• K Jeff Wilkins (481) needs two extra points to pass Mark Mosley (482) for 21st place on the NFL’s all-time extra points list.

• K Jeff Wilkins (300) needs one field goal to move past Matt Bahr (300) and Mark Mosley (300) for sole possession of 18th place on the NFL’s all-time field goal list and five field goals to move past Pat Leahy (304), Jim Turner (304) and Adam Vinatieri (304) for 15th place.

A WIN OVER THE SEAHAWKS WOULD:

• Give the Rams a 3-8 record in the 2007 season.

• Give the Rams their third consecutive victory.

• Give the Rams their first home victory this season.

• Give Rams’ coach Scott Linehan a 1-3 career record against Seattle.

• Improve the Rams’ all-time record vs. Seattle to 11-9.

• Give the Rams’ franchise 501 regular season victories.