3 key players are set to face the Los Angeles Rams for the first time this season,

Devon Witherspoon, Leonard Williams, and Jamal Adams are set to face the Los Angeles Rams for the first time this season, marking a significant matchup between the Rams and the Seattle Seahawks. Since the Rams’ surprising victory over the Seahawks in the season opener, the fortunes of both teams have diverged.

Following their early win, the Rams experienced a fluctuating performance, going 2-3 in the next five games and then enduring a three-game losing streak before their bye week. In contrast, the Seahawks have excelled, securing a 6-3 record and sharing the lead in the NFC West division with the San Francisco 49ers.

The initial upset in Week 1 raises questions about how the Rams, then considered a middling team, achieved such a decisive victory against one of the NFC’s top teams. It appears that the Rams caught Seattle off-guard with a strategic offensive approach, including 37 runs orchestrated by Sean McVay between Kyren Williams and Cam Akers. However, with Darrell Henderson and Royce Freeman now leading the backfield and the return of Cooper Kupp, the upcoming game is expected to present a different dynamic.

Changes in personnel are notable for both teams. Seattle’s CB Devon Witherspoon, a top draft pick, missed the season opener due to injury but has since returned and showcased high-level play. With natural instincts and energy, Witherspoon has become impactful beyond coverage, as evidenced by a key forced fumble against the Washington Commanders. Additionally, veteran safety Jamal Adams, who missed Week 1 due to injury, is back to play a crucial leadership role in the Seahawks’ secondary

Another significant addition to the Seahawks’ defense is DT Leonard Williams, acquired through a recent trade, aimed at strengthening the interior defensive line. Williams made a notable impact in his Seahawks debut, recording his first sack and applying crucial pressure in a subsequent game against the Commanders.

Although the Seahawks lost edge rusher Uchenna Nwosu earlier in the season, the team boasts several new defensive faces, creating a challenging scenario for the Rams’ offense, led by Matthew Stafford. The game will likely see Witherspoon attempting to contain Kupp and Nacua, Adams making a defensive impact, and Williams aiming to disrupt the Rams’ run game, forcing reliance on Stafford and the passing game.