5 Rams players who must step up vs. Seahawks tonight

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The Los Angeles Rams have a prime-time matchup with the Seattle Seahawks tonight, and the winner of this game could very well end up as the No. 1 seed in the NFC come season’s end. Given the quality of their opponent, the Rams are going to need to play their best in order to sweep the Seahawks.

Here are five players who must step up against Seattle.

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Tutu Atwell

With Davante Adams doubtful due to a hamstring injury, Atwell will have a chance to prove that he is worth the $10 million the Rams gave him in the offseason. Atwell has dealt with injuries and has struggled to be a consistent force on the field. Could a breakout game await?

Jared Verse

Although he’s only recorded six sacks on the year, Verse has been a pressure-threat off the edge. The Rams have seen what can happen when Sam Darnold is under pressure, so Verse will have to bring the heat all game alongside Byron Young and other difference-makers on the defensive line.

Emmanuel Forbes

Forbes’ quality of play has dipped in recent weeks, evidenced by rough outings against Carolina and Detroit. The Rams will need to limit Jaxon Smith-Njigba, the league’s leading receiver through the first 15 weeks of the season. In their first matchup, Forbes kept Smith-Njigba in check and guarded him for over 50% of his routes.

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Kyren Williams

In a game that will be windy from the start, the Rams will have to rely on their elite run game to create a balance within the offense. Williams has eclipsed 1,000 yards in three straight seasons and had a good outing in a home win over Seattle earlier in the season.

Colby Parkinson

Parkinson has been a vital part of the Rams’ heavy tight end sets as of late, and caught two touchdowns last week to propel the Rams to a high-scoring win over the Lions. If Stafford and Co. can set up the play action to get the tight ends more involved, the Rams may have a key to winning the game.

This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: Rams vs. Seahawks: 5 players for LA who must step up

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