The Los Angeles Rams and the Seattle Seahawks meet Sunday in NFL action from Lumen Field. The Rams went 0-3 in preseason play this year, and they’re coming off a blowout loss to the Broncos last Saturday. As for the Seahawks, they managed a 1-2 run in their preseason games, most recently falling to the Packers in a close result. Check back all season long for free NFL picks at Sports Chat Place.

Los Angeles Rams

The Rams didn’t have much luck in any of their preseason games, and they gave up a ton of points along the way. First came a 34-17 loss to the Chargers in Week 1, then another 34-17 loss to the Raiders back on August 19. Los Angeles got 142 yards and a pick from QB Stetson Bennett in that one, and Ronnie Rivers led the team on 42 rush yards. 

Game three didn’t turn out any better for the Rams—worse, actually. Los Angeles was down 27-0 by halftime and ended up limping to a 41-0 loss. Bennett had two picks in the defeat, Rivers rushed for 32 yards and Austin Trammell led the receivers on 55 yards from five grabs. 

Los Angeles Rams Team Facts

• The Rams have won each of their last five September games as underdogs against NFC opponents.
• The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Rams’ last six Week 1 games.
• The Rams have scored the first touchdown in four of their last five games as underdogs against NFC opponents.
• The Rams have won the first quarter in three of their last four Sunday games as underdogs.
• The Rams have won the first half in each of their last five September games against NFC opponents.

Seattle Seahawks

Over on the Seahawks’ side, they started out their exhibition slate with a couple of victories. Seattle fought back from a three-point halftime deficit against the Vikings in the opener, powering out a comeback win 24-13. In game two against the Cowboys Seattle got another win, this time 22-14. SaRodorick Thompson led the rush in that one with 50 yards and a score. 

Back on Saturday versus the Packers, the Seahawks took their only preseason loss. Seattle was down 12-7 going into the fourth quarter and couldn’t come back in a 19-15 result. QB Drew Lock threw for 150 yards and a touchdown, and Easop Winston had 74 yards from three catches to pace the receivers. 

Seattle Seahawks Team Facts

• The Seahawks has won each of their last three matches as a home underdog when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• The Seahawks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games against NFC opponents.
• The underdogs have won the first quarter in three the Seahawks’ last four Week 1 games.
• The Seahawks have lost the first half in three of their last four games as moderate favorites (-3.5 to -7.0 points).
• The Seahawks have scored the first touchdown in each of their last five Week 1 games.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Seahawks ranked 32nd in the NFL in punt return yards per game (6.4) last season
• The Seahawks ranked 1st in the NFC West for passing yards per game last season (231.4)
• The Rams ranked 32nd in the NFL in yards per game (280.5) last season
• The Rams ranked T28th in the NFL in fumbles recovered (6) last season

ANDREW’S FREE PICK 

I’ll probably stick with the Seahawks in this one. Seattle needs to bounce back from a rather flat effort in their final preseason game, though. The Seahawks posted a tepid 279 total yards in that one (74 rushing) with just 14 first downs and 22:36 in time of possession. That said, Seattle had been playing better in their previous two outings and preseason games don’t necessarily translate to the normal schedule anyway. As for the Rams however, it’s hard to feel good about their initial chances after the team was outscored 109-34 in their three preseason matchups. The first stringers should be able to put up a better showing here, but I don’t think the Rams will cover.