Seattle ruled out left tackle Charles Cross for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Rams. Cross suffered a hamstring injury on the game-winning field goal against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 15. Cross' absence potentially leaves Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold in a dangerous place against the Rams.

The Seattle Seahawks’ win over the Indianapolis Colts fits neatly into the category of games where the final score masks a lot of underlying issues. From an All-22 perspective, snap by snap, this was a win built more on competitiveness, defensive execution, and timely plays than on a coherent or efficient offensive performance.

Left tackle Charles Cross has been ruled out for Seattle’s home game against the Rams. Cross injured his hamstring late in the Seahawks’ Week 15 win over the Colts. Josh Jones stepped into the lineup when Cross missed time this summer with a finger injury and is expected to be the starter on Thursday.

For the past few weeks, the Seattle Seahawks' offense has struggled significantly. Between turnovers, the poor play from the offensive line, and the slow starts

The Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams are set for a matchup with NFC West title implications. Both the Seahawks and Rams are 11-3 and a victory for either team would put them in pole position for the NFC West crown.

The Los Angeles Rams will face perhaps their toughest test of the year in a rematch against the Seattle Seahawks.

Not surprisingly, the Seattle Seahawks' ideal scenario begins with a win over the rival Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night.