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tle Seahawks today in the first of a three-game road swing that could test the Rams more than they have been to this point.Through the first four games of the season , the Rams look like the best team in the NFL with only the Kansas City Chiefs perhaps in the same tier. To that end, the obvious argument to be made about nearly any game for the Rams at this point is that only they can beat themselves in a game like this. The Seahawks look poor on offense as they try to begin the transition out of the Legion of Boom into something, well, new. Of course at this point, they’re pinning everything on QB Russell Wilson holding things down until they can solidify the offensive line.For the Rams at 4-0 and with a near flawless offense , there’s nothing that really needs changing. The defense hasn’t been perfect, but a six-quarter string of shutout football early and some flashes of support for their stellar defensive line shouldn’t worry fans about that side of the ball.It’s the unusual state of affairs of overall exceptionalism. And that’s the real challenge today.The bar has been set RIDICULOUSLY high. Anything below it, and it may call things into question head into the Rockies to face the Denver Broncos next week. Meet the bar again, and it’ll reinforce the sense the Rams remain the class of the NFC. And the NFL.And of the new brand of NFL football.Game on. Los Angeles Rams rookie Joseph Noteboom holds down the fort I Rams Official SiteWhen Andrew Whitworth left the field in the third quarter with an injury, the Rams’ season seemed to flash before their eyes , momentarily at least. However, rookie stand-in Joseph Noteboom did a nice job landing the ship in Whitworth’s absence, giving Rams fans hope for the future of the left tackle position. Despite Noteboom’s success, the Rams are currently feeling fortunate that Whitworth’s dinged knee doesn’t appear to be much of a concern for the playoffs. McVay goes for it late in blowout, leaving Niners scratching their headsI SB NationLate in the fourth quarter there was an odd moment when head coach Sean McVay elected to go for it on a 4th and four situation , rather than taking the conventional path and punting the ball. Niners Nation speculates on what McVay’s possible motives could have been. Rams assistants drawing interest around the league again I Rams WireAs was the case last season when the Rams lost the services of quarterbacks coach Greg Olson and offensive coordinator Matt LaFleur, their coaching stable may get raided again as a number of head coaching positions have opened up following the conclusion of the regular season. See what assistants phones are blowing up this timeamiliar foes lurk as possible playoff opponents for Rams I Rams WireTwo of the Rams’ three potential opponents are teams the Rams have already faced. See how that familiarity might impact Sean McVay and the Rams as they prepare for the divisional round. What were the best games of the 2018 regular season? I NFL.comAdam Rank ranks the 10 best regular season games of the 2018 season, the Rams make a couple appearances. I might have considered adding the Rams week five victory in Seattle to the list, what do you think?The Ringer staff hands out regular season awards I The RingerThe Ringer staff cast their ballots for the best individual performances of the season. Mostly consensus picks here, but also a couple interesting picks that might make you raise an eyebrow. CBS Sports’ Will Brinson casts postseason predictions I CBS SportsNot a huge fan of these predictions , but to each their own!NFL Playoff predictions courtesy of Sporting News I Sporting NewsTime for playoff predictions! Here are some of them, courtesy of Sporting News and CBS Sports’ Will Brinson.

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