Well that didn't go as planned.
The Seattle Seahawks strolled into St. Louis this weekend feeling confident that they were the better team and the status quo would live on.
Not so fast.
The Rams emphatically snapped their 10 game losing streak against the Seahawks with a 20-3 win. St. Louis has suffered through seemingly infinite misery and now has come out of the other side with hope for a bright future. That future being quarterback Sam Bradford.
The rookie Bradford, threw for 289 yards with two touchdowns and one interception. By NFL rookie standards those numbers are fantastic, especially win you also beat a division rival.
On the complete opposite end of the quarterback spectrum, the 35-year-old Matt Hasselbeck looked helpless and beatable. Hasselbeck passed for 196 yard with no touchdowns and one interception.
Once again the frustrating offense sputtered. Each pass attempt rarely looked threatening; most completions were for seven yards or less. The worst part was the Seahawks lack of adjustments when it was apparent the Rams were not fooled by anything.
The Seahawks running game was actually decent most of the game. Justin Forsett ran for 65 yards on 19 carries. Unfortunately, the Rams knew the Seahawks couldn't afford to run the ball in the second half as their lead grew. Seattle had to pass often which allowed the St. Louis linebackers to tee off on Hasselbeck and the perpetually beat up offensive line with no regard for human life.
The Hawks emerging defense played well in spurts; collecting four sacks and one timely interception by their most dynamic defensive player, Earl Thomas. The Seahawks safety snatched a Bradford endzone pass right out of the air, saving a touchdown. Their defense is consistent enough to give the Seahawks a chance to win; but the offense attempts to blow that chance every Sunday.
Despite the flashes of hope on defense, the Seahawks are doomed to repeat this performance because the offense is absolute garbage. They had 11 straight possessions after the first quarter when they either punted or turned the ball over. Something needs to change. Coach Carrol needs to re-access his team during this week's bye and adjust the offensive scheme.
The Seahawks were handed a wake-up call by losing to the one team that represents how far they have fallen and whom to model their future after.
One thing is for sure, the times are a changing.
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