Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio is taking the Rams to spoil the Seahawks season in Week 18 with a final score of 24-20. "Between Bobby Wagner returning to Seattle, Baker Mayfield making a closing argument for a starting job, and Sean McVay possibly eyeing a ticket to TV, the Rams pull the upset against a Seattle team that seems miffed by not having Lions-Packers play at the same time."
The Bleacher Report Staff panel came to a final consensus that the Seahawks will defeat the Rams at home in a tight 24-21 game in Week 18. "The Seahawks will be fully invested in this game because they can clinch the No. 7 seed in the NFC playoff picture with a win plus a Green Bay Packers loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday night. If wideout Tyler Lockett plays through a leg injury, Seattle could find a lot of success throwing against the Rams' 22nd-ranked pass defense."
Around The NFL Editor Gregg Rosenthal is taking Seattle to beat Los Angeles 27-24 in Week 18 to up the teams chances in making the playoffs. "With Kenneth Walker III running well again and Al Woods' return helping to key another good stretch by the Seahawks defense, the 12s should go home happy."
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Pro Football Talk's Michael Davis Smith is going against his colleague Mike Florio and is predicting the Seahawks win over the Rams 21-14 in Week 18. "The Seahawks are still in wild card contention, and they're going to handle their half of the job with a win over the Rams."
Pete Prisco of CBS Sports NFL is backing the Seahawks to score a lot of points and beat the Rams 27-20 in Week 18. "The Seahawks need to win this and hope the Lions beat the Packers to get into the playoffs. The Seattle defense played well last week against the Jets, which I think that will carry over here against a Rams offense that struggled against the Chargers. Geno Smith will also have a good day. "
Bill Bender of The Sporting News doesn't like Baker Mayfield's play on the road therefore he likes the Seattle beating Los Angeles at home in Week 18. "This is a precarious position for the Seahawks. Seattle needs to win first and hope the Lions pull off the upset on the road against the Packers. Seattle is 4-4 S/U at home this season, and Baker Mayfield's two road starts have not gone well. He averages 121.5 passing yards in those two starts."
NFL On NBC's Chris Simms predicted on his radio show that the Seahawks will defeat the Rams in their final regular season game. "I have the Seahawks to win but I do think the Rams hang around on this one, I'm going to go 24-20 Seattle."
Take a look back at some of the top shots of Seahawks linebacker Cody Barton from the 2022 season, presented by Carmax.
Seattle linebacker Cody Barton sacks Russell Wilson.
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Cody Barton (57) celebrates after making a stop during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos on Monday, September 12, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Ryan Kang/NFL)
Seahawks linebacker Cody Barton gets ready to leave the locker room.
Seahawks players practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton on September 22, 2022.
Seahawks players depart the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on September 30, 2022 in advance of Week 4 vs. the Detroit Lions.
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Cody Barton (57) in coverage against New Orleans Saints guard Andrus Peat (75) during an NFL football game on Sunday, October 9, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Ryan Kang/NFL)
The Seahawks practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton on October 13, 2022.
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Cody Barton (57) lines up during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, October 16, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Alika Jenner/NFL)
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Cody Barton (57) enters the field prior to an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, October 23, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Seahawks players practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton on October 26, 2022.
The Seattle Seahawks practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton on October 27, 2022.
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Cody Barton (57) warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Giants on Sunday, October 30, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Alika Jenner/NFL)
The Seahawks practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton on November 2, 2022.
The Seahawks practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton on November 3, 2022.
Seahawks celebrate in the end zone.
The Seattle Seahawks practice in Munich, Germany on November 10, 2022.
Cody Barton relaxes with some pool at the team event on Thursday evening.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton (88) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, November 13, 2022 in Munich, Germany. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Seahawks linebacker Cody Barton's pass defense creates an interception by Quandre Diggs in the first quarter.
The Seahawks depart the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. on December 3, 2022 for their Week 13 game in Los Angeles vs. the Rams.
Seahawks linebacker Cody Barton intercepts a pass to seal Seattle's victory over the Rams.
Seahawks celebrate Cody Barton's interception the final minute of the game.
In the Seahawks locker room, equipment staffer Rick Rainwater presents Cody Barton with the ball he intercepted.
The Seahawks practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton on December 8, 2022.
The Seahawks practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton on December 8, 2022.
The Seahawks practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton on December 9, 2022.
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Jordyn Brooks (56) and inebacker Cody Barton (57) prepare in the tunnel before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, December 11, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Alika Jenner/NFL)
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Cody Barton (57) reacts to the pre game ceremony before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, December 11, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Alika Jenner/NFL)
Seahawks linebacker Cody Barton makes a tackle as teammates close in.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) and Seattle Seahawks linebacker Cody Barton (57) embrace each other after an NFL football game on Thursday, December 15, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Alika Jenner/NFL)
The Seattle Seahawks depart for Kansas City on December 22, 2022.
