JACKIE: Coming off a disappointing road loss 
the Seattle Seahawks return home
 to CenturyLink Field 
 to host the LA Rams 
with first place in the NFC West 
up for grabs.
CARROLL: We have a lot of respect 
for what they’re doing 
in all phases. 
This is probably 
as well-rounded a team, 
and I’ve said that the last couple of weeks
 because we’ve been facing teams 
that just have their act together. 
These guys are great in special teams, 
they’re playing terrific defense, 
and their offense is way out there 
averaging over thirty points a game. So,
its just, We just have to do everything right 
to have a chance 
and that’s what we’re preparing to do
JACKIE: The Rams are the 
second highest scoring team in the league
 thanks in part 
to 2nd year quarterback Jared Goff. 
The former overall #1 pick 
has been impressive away from the Coliseum. 
His QB rating on the road 
ranks second in the league 
throwing 12 touchdowns 
and only 1 interception.
MCDOUGALD: His ability to go to his 
second and third read. 
You know, earlier in the season 
he was kind of, you know off his feet, 
we were able to pressure him some, 
get him off his pocket, 
but now I would say 
he’s able to you know,
he's sitting back there, 
and looks more calm back there
going through his reads.
CARROLL: He is playing to his potential; 
you can see him 
game-in and game-out making great throws, 
he’s in command of the offense, 
he’s creative with the plays that he makes, 
he is utilizing his players really well. 
He was more in the survival-mode 
I think in his first year, 
and he is not there at all; 
from early on when we played him, 
he had already started well. 
He was playing good football 
and he has just continued 
to show that consistency, 
which is a fantastic attribute. 
His numbers are great, 
their offense is doing awesome, 
and he has really grown.
JACKIE: Goff has several options 
to throw to as the Rams 
are the only NFL team 
to have 4 different receivers 
with over 500 yards 
including rookie Cooper Kupp 
who leads the group.
RICHARD: his level of consistency 
is what is kind of leading him 
to becoming a really good player, really fast.  
He does things right, 
he is where he is supposed to be 
and he catches the football 
when it comes to him.  
All of that being said,
 that is, essentially that's what leads to greatness.
CARROLL: He’s really good.
He really fits into their offense 
in a way that they know how to use him, 
he’s been a factor in a lot of games, 
made big plays 
last week against Philly. 
He’s just a go-to guy 
and he does a lot of special things; 
getting open in tough situations, 
coming through in big opportunities, 
he makes the plays, 
and he runs well with the football. 
He’s doing a good job 
JACKIE: Running back Todd Gurley 
has been a dangerous threat 
both in the running game
 and passing game. 
He already has over 1000 yards rushing 
and over 600 yards receiving 
while leading the NFL
with 13 total touchdowns.
MCDOUGALD: Todd Gurley he’s the real deal. 
Not only can he run the ball 
but he’s very efficient catching the ball 
out of the backfield. 
He makes a lot of plays out of the backfield, 
getting the ball, 
extending plays, 
CARROLL: The offense is really
 I think is clearly built around his ability 
and the dynamics of what he offers. 
He’s a terrific outside runner 
and inside runner, 
he’s great with the ball in his hands
 coming out of the backfield, 
he can do everything.
JACKIE: LA’s defense 
has been anchored by their front seven, 
specifically Aaron Donald 
who has been a handful for opposing offenses.
WILSON: When I think about Aaron Donald, 
he’s probably in my opinion, 
the best defensive player 
I’ve ever played against in terms
 of actually playing in a game against. 
That’s a pretty big statement; 
I’ve played against some really good guys…
I have tremendous respect for
 how he plays the game. 
he’s really, really tough, 
he’s really quick, 
you know, he’s pretty special
RICHARD: he is phenomenal. 
Obviously again, with the cross over tape 
and things like that, 
if we are able to watch him.  
He is just an explosive athlete, 
really good football player.  
Again, has the ability to dominate 
but again, it really comes down to 
his timing of the snap count 
and things like that 
and just being a really explosive athlete
 is what kind of propels him to that upper echelon
JACKIE: And you can’t forget about
 the Ram’s special team unit. 
They have one of the best punters 
in the league in Johnny Hekker. 
The unit has scored three times this season 
and in the last 2 games alone 
they have blocked 3 kicks.
CARROLL: we know them, they know us. 
Scheme, aggressive mentality, 
good players at the right spots, 
their special teams with the kicker, 
the punter, the returners, 
Pharoh's doing great on the back end.
 It’s just a well-oiled group 
and they really challenge us.
JACKIE: After winning 
the NFC West title last season 
the Seahawks will be looking 
to take back that top spot 
in the division this Sunday. 
Kickoff is set for 1:05pm pacific
 you can watch it live on Q13Fox
 or listen to it on the Seahawks Radio Network.
