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3 Up, 3 Down: Winners, Losers From Seattle Seahawks’ Strange 26-17 Defeat to Los Angeles Rams – Sports Illustrated Seattle Seahawks News, Analysis and More
Reporter Ty Dane Gonzalez breaks down the best and worst performances from the Seahawks’ 26-17 defeat to the Rams.

Seahawks Instant Reaction: 710 on loss to Rams, Russell Wilson’s injury
The voices of 710 ESPN Seattle make sense of the Seahawks’ troubling 26-17 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football.

Fast Facts: Russell Wilson injures finger, Seahawks lose to Rams 26-17
Thursday Night Football usually brings out the weirdest games of the NFL season, and that was certainly the case for the Seahawks in Week 5.

Russell Wilson’s status up in air after leaving Seattle Seahawks’ loss to Los Angeles Rams with finger injury
Russell Wilson injured the middle finger on his throwing hand Thursday night and was unable to finish, as Geno Smith came on, played well but was picked off late in Seattle’s 26-17 loss to the Rams.

Rapid Reaction: Geno Smith-Led Comeback Rally Falls Short In 26-17 Loss To Rams
Notes and takeaways from a Week 5 loss to the Rams on Thursday Night Football.

Instant reaction: The end of an era is here, it’s over « Seahawks Draft Blog
If ever there was a game to make you realise an era is ending, this was it.

Russell Wilson injured, Seahawks lose to Rams 26-17 | Tacoma News Tribune
Russell Wilson injured and does not return to a game for first time in his career. Geno Smith can’t save Seahawks defense that falters late. Rams win 26-17.

NFC West News

Arizona Cardinals are the best team in the NFL according to SB Nation Reacts – Revenge of the Birds
The Seattle Seahawks could be without their leading rusher Chris Carson when they face the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday.

Red Rain: Kyle Odegard’s Take on Cardinals’ 4-0 Start – Revenge of the Birds
When I asked Kyle whether he thinks we should worry that the Cardinals might take the 49ers lightly this week, I thought his answer was realistic. Do you agree with Kyle?

49ers news: This the most adversity Kyle Shanahan has faced as a head coach – Niners Nation
Kyle Shanahan’s 49ers are fighting for more than just their season this week against Arizona.

49ers CEO Jed York’s Panic Meter: Week 5 – Sports Illustrated San Francisco 49ers News, Analysis and More
Gauging San Francisco 49ers CEO Jed York’s level of panic after his team’s second consecutive loss.

Rams vs. Seahawks live updates: Thursday Night Football final score, stats, news and highlights – The Athletic
The Rams (4-1) picked up 26-17 win against the Seahawks (2-3) at Lumen Field.

LA Rams beat Seattle Seahawks: 10 immediate thoughts from the game – Turf Show Times
Matthew Stafford and Darious Williams’ injuries, Robert Woods’ breakout, and 8 other things a Rams fan should know right now.

Rams-Seahawks final score: LA comes out on top in bizarre TNF win – Turf Show Times
Matthew Stafford, Russell Wilson, Darious Willams suffer injuries, turnovers, missed kicks, and more!

2021 NFL season, Week 5: What we learned from Rams’ win over Seahawks on Thursday night
Matthew Stafford and the L.A. Rams emerged from Seattle with an important and dramatic win over the NFC West-rival Seahawks on Thursday night.

Around The NFL

Carolina Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey feels good about possible return Sunday vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey said Thursday he “definitely” has a chance to return from his hamstring injury on Sunday against the Eagles.

How to Avoid the Ben Roethlisberger Trap | Football Outsiders
The Steelers have no choice but to play Ben Roethlisberger until he crumbles to dust on the field, but it didn’t have to be this way. Do the Seahawks and Titans risk a similar fate in a few years?

Move the Sticks: Breaking down Stephon Gilmore, Jaylon Smith news
Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks breakdown the news of LB Jaylon Smith being released by the Cowboys and signed by the Packers. Then, the pair look at the Panthers trading for CB Stephon Gilmore.

Mystery surrounding raid on Washington team facility deepens as union says an active NFL player has spoken to the DEA
As the NFL awaits developments tied to Friday’s federal raid on the Washington Football Team’s practice facility and townhome of head trainer Ryan Vermillion, the players union reached out to a swath of player agents Thursday seeking information on an apparent DEA investigation.

Baker Mayfield dealing with serious shoulder injury
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield has been playing through a significant injury in his left shoulder and will continue to do so.

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