HEAD COACH SEAN MCVAY
(On playing at Seattle) "Absolutely. That's something that you talk about and you guys do a great job with your visual communication. You guys play with poise and concentration, specifically when you're on offense because of the crowd and how excited they get but that's part of playing on the road in the NFL, but certainly CenturyLink (Field) provides an atmosphere and environment that is one of the more unique and special ones if you're talking about it for Seattle. It's a great challenge for us to go up there and try to come away with a tough division win."
(On the Seattle defense) "Yeah, I think that's a thing that's been consistent with any type of Pete Carroll-led defense, is they talk about their football philosophies and it starts with 'it's all about the ball' and you see guys violently go for it and attack it. When they get those tips and overthrows, they typically turn them into interceptions. They've got guys on the back end with great ball skills. I think Bobby Wagner is a phenomenal football player that has a great understanding about what they're trying to get done, what the intent of the calls are and is somebody that's displayed a mastery of that system for a while, playing at an All-Pro level. I think Frank Clark has really shown in a variety of ways, whether it be the run or the pass. They move him around in some of those situational pass rush spots and they've got some young corners that are playing really well. I think (Bradley) McDougald is a guy that's done a nice job at the safety position and it's something that we've got to be ready for but you see a really tough defensive unit. They play sound fundamentals, they tackle well, they swarm to the football and they make you earn every single yard."
(On producing schemes to create mismatches on offense) "I think, number one, our players are making plays. I think our assistant coaches do a great job of putting together good plans on a week-to-week basis but our players' understanding of the intricacies of what we're trying to get done and then ultimately their execution is what has enabled us to be able to have success and we try to have the same approach every single week where we do a great job with our planning, our practice, our preparation and then it leads to the performance. You can't say enough about, really, the players' ability to execute the way they're playing for one another, the way they're staying connected and that's something that's been special for us as a coaching staff to just be able to see and be a part of."
(On what makes Russell Wilson dangerous) "I just think it's the type of competitor he is and then obviously, the athleticism. Clearly, he can make all the throws. He can play in rhythm when things are there in the pocket but then some of those rare traits and characteristics that he does possess are the ability if it's not there in rhythm, to be able to create off-schedule and you see him when he scrambles. It's with eyes down the field. Guys are working off schedule for him. He's been able to create a number of big plays. He can beat you with his legs. There's really not any way that he's not able to beat you and make you pay defensively because he's got the arm talent, he's got the brain, he's got the athleticism of his legs and that's why he's such a great competitor. That's why he's had the success over the course of his career and that's why it's going to be such a great challenge for us this week."
DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR WADE PHILLIPS
(On Russell Wilson) "He's a tremendous player, all you have to do is watch him play. He makes plays out of nothing. He makes plays that nobody else makes. He's fantastic. He is obviously an elite quarterback that can win a game. He can beat you himself, not many quarterbacks can do that. He can beat you running or throwing it. He'll run for first downs that are key plays, run around, and find somebody open. You have to find somebody to cover him, and that makes it hard. And he's been doing it since he's been in the league. I can't say enough great things about him, he's a great player."
(On Seattle's offense) "I think they've done a good job offensively. They've run the ball a lot better than they have last year. They have three running backs that are strong runners, their running game is good. So you've got a strong running game and a quarterback, that makes you dangerous. And they've got Mike Solari, the line coach, who's done a really good job with their offensive line. It's always a challenge up there, they've got good coaches and good players."
RB Todd Gurley
(On Sunday's game) "Every game is a must-win, and we've just started off pretty hot. It's a divisional game, it's a must-win. We can't give them anything to feed off of. We just need to go out there and try to dominate."
The Seahawks and Rams face off for the last game of the regular season on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2024. Kickoff is set for 1:05 p.m. PT. Take a look back through history at the Seahawks' matchups against the Rams.


Los Angeles Rams kicker Tom Dempsey (10) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks Oct. 31, 1976, in Los Angeles. (NFL Photos via AP)

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Cornell Webster (38) stops Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Drew Hill (29) during an NFL pre-season game Aug. 19, 1979 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)

Los Angeles Rams defensive end Jack Youngblood (85) sacks Seattle Seahawks quarterback Jim Zorn for a loss during the first quarter in this Aug. 28, 1982 photo in Anaheim, Calif. Youngblood was one of seven elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Saturday, Jan. 27, 2001. (AP Photo/Doug Pizac)

FILE - In this Aug. 13, 1987, file photo, Los Angeles Rams running back Eric Dickerson (29) breaks away from Seattle Seahawks' Joe Nash during an NFL preseason football game in Anaheim, Calif. On Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, Dickerson signed a one-day contract to retire as a member of the L Rams, reuniting the famous running back with his first NFL football franchise. Dickerson also became a vice president of business development with the Rams, who returned to Los Angeles last year after 21 seasons in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Lennox McLendon, File)

Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Cortez Kennedy (96) topples a St. Louts Rams quarterback (16) during a pre-season NFL football game in 1991. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)

FILE - In this Sept. 10, 2000, file photo, St. Louis Rams' Devin Bush tackles Seattle Seahawks's Ricky Watters during the second half of an NFL football game in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer, File)

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck makes a pass against the St. Louis Rams during the first half in Seattle, Sunday Dec. 22, 2002. Hasselbeck passed for 303 yards completing 20 in 32 attempts as the Seahawks win 30-10. Behind is Rams' Troyka Jackson and Seahawks' Walter Jones. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

Seattle Seahawks' Alex Bannister (85) hits St. Louis Rams' DeJaun Groce after Groce caught a punt during the first quarter in Seattle Sunday, Sept. 21, 2003. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

Seattle Seahawks receiver Jerry Rice leaps to make a one-handed catch against the St. Louis Rams at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri on November 14, 2004. The Rams won 23-12. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)

St. Louis Rams quarterback Marc Bulger, right, is sacked by Seattle Seahawks' Lofa Tatupu in the third quarter, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2005, in Seattle. The Seahawks won, 31-16. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Seattle Seahawks' Delon Branch, right, catches a touchdown pass in front of St. Louis Rams' Travis Fisher in the forth quarter in an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 15, 2006, in St. Louis. The Seahawks won 30-28. (AP Photo/Bill Boyce)

Cornerback Marcus Trufant #23 of the Seattle Seahawks lends a leaping hand as teammate Deon Grant #24 intercepts a pass intended for wide receiver Travis Taylor #18 of the St. Louis Rams at Quest Field on October 21, 2007 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Rams 33-6. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)

Members of the Seattle Seahawks line up one yard out of the end zone against the St. Louis Rams during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008, in St. Louis. The Seahawks won 23-20. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Seattle Seahawks' Julius Jones (22) runs with the ball as St. Louis Rams' David Vobora falls behind in the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson (39) is tackled by Seattle Seahawks linebacker Aaron Curry (59) and Seattle Seahawks safety Lawyer Milloy middle, during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Seattle Seahawks defensive back Brandon Browner breaks up a pass intended for Brandon Lloyd of the St. Louis Rams during an NFL game in Seattle on Monday, Dec. 12, 2011. The Seahawks won the game, 30-13. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson runs from St. Louis Rams outside linebacker Jo-Lonn Dunbar during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Seattle Seahawks vs St. Loius Rams; Malcolm Smith



Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jermaine Kearse, right, pushes Los Angeles Rams cornerback Lamarcus Joyner away as he runs the ball during the second half of an NFL football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae Hong)



Tyler Lockett's toe-drag touchdown reception from a Russell Wilson 13-yard looping-over-the-top-pass brought a feeling of poetic ballet to the skill of catching touchdown passes. The Seahawks defeated the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football, 30-29, at CenturyLink Field, October 3, 2019.






















