Here's a recap of the latest news surrounding the Seattle Seahawks' division rivals in the NFC West:
Los Angeles Rams (4-9): Rams Move On From Jeff Fisher
What happened:The Rams fell to the Atlanta Falcons, 42-14, in Week 14.
- On Monday, Rams head coach Jeff Fisher was relieved of his duties after nearly five seasons. During his St. Louis and Los Angeles tenure, Fisher recorded a 31-45-1 record. Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll reacted to the news yesterday: "Jeff has been in the league for a long time, battling," Carroll said. "That's tough news. I can't even imagine what that does for those guys, in terms of turning the corner and moving ahead forward."
- Special teams coordinator John Fassel, the son of former NFL head coach Jim Fassel, was named interim head coach.
- Here's what Rams players had to say following the coaching move.
Worth A Look
This tweet from the voice of the Rams, J.B. Long, about Fassel's debut against the Seahawks on Thursday.
Arizona Cardinals (5-7-1): Cardinals To Play In London In 2017
What happened: The Cardinals fell to the Miami Dolphins, 26-23, in Week 14.
- The Cardinals will be one of eight NFL clubs to play overseas in London, England in the 2017 regular season. Arizona, who will be making their first trip, will play against the Rams on either Oct. 22 or Oct. 29.
- Three key players for the Cardinals are likely done for the season after suffering injuries against the Dolphins.
- Bruce Arians doesn’t plan on making any changes to his coaching staff this offseason.
Worth A Look
This cool video the Cardinals shared previewing the matchup in London.
San Francisco 49ers (1-12): Joe Staley Named Finalist For Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award
What happened:The 49ers fell to the New York Jets, 23-17, in Week 14.
- For the third-straight season, San Francisco offensive tackle Joe Staley has been selected as one of eight finalists for the Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award.
- Head coach Chip Kelly was impressed with how first-round pick DeForest Buckner played against the Jets.
- Finally, the 49ers placed starting tight end Vance McDonald on Injured Reserve.
Worth A Look
This tweet from NFL345, who listed Buckner as a candidate for the NFL Rookie of Week 14 award.
