Rams who must deliver and Seahawks to watch out for
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RAMS WHO MUST DELIVER…
Receiver Tavon Austin
Returned last week from a chest injury and amassed 163 all-purpose yards against Atlanta, but the Rams need more production, especially as a receiver, from a player who received a four-year, $42-million extension before the season.
Offensive tackle Rob Havenstein
Left tackle Greg Robinson has received most of the criticism, but Haven- stein’s play on the right side has not been consistent in the run or passing game. He must do a better job blocking for running back Todd Gurley and helping to protect rookie quarterback Jared Goff, who has been under immense pressure the last two games.
Safety Cody Davis
Maurice Alexander suffered a concussion against Atlanta, so Davis must step up and work in tandem with T.J. McDonald to hold down the back end of the defense. Davis, a fourth-year pro, has seven tackles.
SEAHAWKS TO WATCH OUT FOR…
Receiver Tyler Lockett
Doug Baldwin gets most of the catches and the touchdowns, but the multiskilled Lockett is a valuable weapon. He has 32 catches, has rushed for 114 yards and a touchdown, and returns kickoffs and punts.
Linebacker Bobby Wagner
The two-time Pro Bowl selection definitely does not operate under the radar. However, with all the attention focused on containing ends Cliff Avril and Frank Clark, the Rams must keep their eyes on the fifth-year pro from Ontario Colony High. He leads the NFL with 139 tackles, including 21/2 sacks.
Safety Steven Terrell
As the replacement for the injured Earl Thomas, he will no doubt be viewed as the weak link in the Seahawks’ talented and aggressive secondary. The question is: How much rope will offensive coordinator Rob Boras give Jared Goff to test Terrell?
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