Seahawks vs Rams: 5 things to watch for

SPEAKING OF SEATTLE’S FRONT 7……

Aug 21, 2015; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles (25) is tackled by Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett (72) during the first half at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

For all the talk about the challenge of Seattle’s re-shuffled O-line against the Rams fearsome D-line, the Rams offensive front has a much tougher task. As mentioned above, 5 rookie linemen are listed on the Rams offenses 2-deep. Until last week they were starting T Rob Havenstein and G Jamon Brown together on the right side. They’ve since flipped their only real veteran, Roger Saffold, over to the right side to spread out the inexperience. Looking at possible Seattle targets at tackle in this year’s draft, I didn’t care for Havenstein. He’ll struggle with good edge rushers, something the Seahawks have in spades. Seattle should be able to generate a consistent pass rush with their front 4 in this game, leaving the LB’s to focus on dropping back into coverage, making it even tougher on Foles.

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