The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/minnesota-vikings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Minnesota Vikings</a> have regressed massively from year 2024 to this. Last season, they ended 14-3 and now they are not even close to a winning record as a whole. As they prepare to face one of the best teams in the league like the Seattle Seahawks, they got hit with awful news regarding their quarterback JJ McCarthy.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jj-mccarthy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">McCarthy</a> suffered a concussion last week and he will not be able to clear concussion protocol for this game. Now, they will send undrafted rookie Max Brosmer to be under center with no experience against one of the toughest defenses in the NFL.



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/seattle-seahawks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seahawks</a> are not only a big defense, but a great team overall. Seattle is also playing at home to make it even harder for Brosmer. This will be a very tough game for the Vikings.



<h2>Brosmer is not exactly a huge prospect</h2>



The quarterback play for the Vikings this year has been borderline atrocious. McCarthy has two great quarters of good football on the season. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carson-wentz" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Carson Wentz</a> wasn’t great, and he is out for the season also. Now, Brosmer is an unknown asset.



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Brosmer played for New Hampshire before going to the Minnesota program in the Big 10. For the Golden Gophers, he completed 66.5% of his passes for 2,828 yards and 18 touchdowns to only six interceptions. However, he is not regarded as a top prospect, hence his undrafted status.


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<h2>This is Sam Darnold’s revenge game</h2>



Sam Darnold was on pace to be out of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> until last year. He got signed by the Vikings to be JJ McCarthy’s backup, but with the former Michigan QB getting injured, Darnold took the reins and delivered a masterful season. Still, the Vikings didn’t give him a new contract because they saw him as a bridge and were married to McCarthy. How the tables have turned…



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sam-darnold" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Darnold</a> then signed a lucrative deal with the Seahawks and once again, he is playing out of his mind. Not only are the Seahawks 8-3, but Darnold is completing 69.5% of his passes, is on pace to surpass 4,000 yards, has 19 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Now, he faces the team that let him go despite having a 14-win season.

Vikings get hit with JJ McCarthy news ahead of their Week 13 game vs Seahawks

Vikings get hit with JJ McCarthy news ahead of their Week 13 game vs Seahawks - Bolavip US

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The<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/seattle-seahawks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Seattle Seahawks</a> bounced back from a 21-19 loss to the Los Angeles Rams with a 30-24 win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. The NFC West team looked like its old self against Cam Ward and Co., led by Sam Darnold.



The veteran quarterback went 16 of 26 for 244 yards and two touchdowns. Zach Charbonnet added 35 yards and one touchdown on six carries, while Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught Darnold’s two touchdown passes to add to his 167 yards on eight receptions.



Seattle will face the Minnesota Vikings in Week 13, hoping to get momentum again to continue to challenge the Rams for the division title. Darnold will face the team that revitalized his career, and the expectations are high. However, the Vikings are ready to go after him.



<h2>Brian Flores warns Sam Darnold about Vikings’ pressure</h2>



Defensive coordinator Brian Flores developed a good relationship with Darnold, who led the team to a 14-3 record in 2024 before signing with the Seahawks in free agency. On Tuesday, the coach shared his appreciation for the quarterback, but made it clear the Vikings would go at him with everything.



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“Sam’s one of my favorites,” Flores said, per The Minnesota Star Tribune’s Andrew Krammer. “He’d grown tremendously when he was here, for sure, just from a leadership standpoint. … He did a lot of great things when he was here, and clearly those things are continuing to show up for him out there in Seattle. We had a great rapport, friendship. I’m happy for him, but we’ll blitz him this week.”



The Vikings won’t have JJ McCarthy available. The Seahawks will try to cash in on that and worsen the Vikings’ situation.

Vikings coach sends message to Sam Darnold ahead of Week 13 duel

Vikings coach sends message to Sam Darnold ahead of Week 13 duel - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/seattle-seahawks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seattle Seahawks</a> bounced back from a loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 12 with a 30-point performance against the Tennessee Titans. Cam Ward and Co. put up a good fight against Mike Macdonald’s team, scoring 24 points.



Sam Darnold played like his old self, going 16 of 26 for 244 yards and two touchdowns. Running back Zach Charbonnet contributed 35 yards and one touchdown on six carries. Jason Myers added 12 points to round up a solid afternoon.



Seattle continues to play at a high level, and its defense continues to disrupt every week. One of its best players received honors from Pro Football Focus after a solid performance.



<h2>PFF lauds Derick Hall after a solid performance</h2>



On Monday, PFF’s X account celebrated Seahawks EDGE Derick Hall over his solid performance against the Tennessee Titans. Hall was named the unsung hero of Week 12.



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“Every week, there’s a player who dominates but doesn’t get enough love from the national media. This week’s superstar is Seahawks edge defender Derick Hall. Against the Titans, Hall led the way for Seattle front that racked up 42 total pressures. He finished as the sixth-highest graded defender this week, with a 91.1 PFF grade, generated eight pressures and recorded a sack. Hall’s 34.8 pressure percentage in Week 12 is the fourth-highest by a player in a single week this season,” read the post.



After a close loss to the Rams, the Seahawks returned to winning ways. The competition became harder for them with the surge of the San Francisco 49ers, but they appear to be on the right track.&nbsp;

Seahawks defender gets notable honor from PFF

Seahawks defender gets notable honor from PFF - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/seattle-seahawks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seattle Seahawks</a> need to know if running back Kenneth Walker III will play as they visit the Tennessee Titans. It’s important as he is a big-time playmaker for the team and this is a game where the script might command a highly-used running game.



Walker popped up as questionable on the injury report due to a glute issue but Adam Schefter of ESPN has reported that Walker is active for today’s game. He is part of the running back committee that the Seahawks use.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kenneth-walker-iii" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Walker</a> has played 10 games this season. He has 606 rushing yards and four touchdowns this season. Walker has never played a full season in the NFL due to injuries, but at least for now, he will keep playing.



<h2>Who’s the other part of the committee?</h2>



Running back Zach Charbonnet serves as the second back of the team. He has more than 100 attempts this year and he has 105 yards with six touchdowns. Meaning, while Walker averages 4.5 yards per attempt and Charbonnet just 3.3, Charbonnet is used mainly as the red zone back.



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Charbonnet is less explosive than Walker, so the Seahawks need Walker to help them carry the ball accross the field. Then Charbonnet appears and puts the final touches once inside the opposing 20 yards.


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<h2>Tennessee is bad against the run</h2>



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tennessee-titans" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Titans</a> are 1-9 this season. Also, they are not good defensively, especially against the run. Tennessee is the seventh-worst rushing defense in the NFL, allowing 134.7 yards per game. 



The Titans also have the third-worst scoring defense in the NFL, the Seahawks shouldn’t take long to score on them. Seattle is the third-best scoring offense in the NFL. In fact, this game is very inclined in favor of Seattle.

Is Kenneth Walker III playing today for Seahawks vs Titans in Week 12 of 2025 NFL season?

Is Kenneth Walker III playing today for Seahawks vs Titans in Week 12 of 2025 NFL season? - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/seattle-seahawks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seattle Seahawks</a> have been one of the best teams in the NFL this season. They are absolutely amazing. Still, last week they had a losing effort against the Los Angeles Rams and it was thanks in part to a bad performance by Sam Darnold. However, a teammate of his defended him on the press conference and now the quarterback has opened up about it.



For Darnold, who has been on a redemption journey in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a>, the fact that linebacker Ernest Jones stood up for him was very important. “That energy and the things that he said&nbsp;meant a lot to me&nbsp;for a guy to have my back like that.” Darnold then added, “But again, I know that the guys are going to go fight no matter what, no matter what the case is, and so I’m going to do everything that I can to put my best foot forward and go execute at a high level.”



Jones said he wasn’t going to let his quarterback catch strays while he was at the podium. In fact, he said <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sam-darnold" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Darnold</a> has been “balling” all season, so one game wouldn’t define his season.



<h2>Darnold has been balling for a reason</h2>



Darnold’s career was in a downward trajectory until last season. He revitalized himself with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/minnesota-vikings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Vikings</a>, and has confirmed his status as a franchise quarterback with the Seahawks. However, not only has he matured, but the offensive playbook of Klint Kubiak is also key. Darnold has been making leaps in progress, going through his progressions quickly and delivering his passes accurately. However, there is also one weapon in particular that makes Darnold’s life easier.



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Jaxon Smith-Njigba has emerged as one of the best wide receivers in the NFL. He has 72 catches for a league-leading 1,146 yards and five touchdowns. Not only that, JSN is catching 74.2% of the passes thrown his way. He is a complete stud.


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<h2>Sam Darnold does have a debt in the NFL</h2>



While his career has transformed amazingly, Darnold still keeps having a big debt. No one doubts about Darnold’s ability on a week-to-week basis. However, when the games are must-win, Darnold’s form returns to the one that almost made him a journeyman. He hasn’t been able to keep his composure in high-stakes games. 



Darnold threw four interceptions in the game against the Rams, and that cost the team 14 points. Last season on the Wild Card Round, his team only got nine points, he threw for 245 yards, one touchdown and one interception for a very poor passer rate of 77.6. One thing is a common factor, the game was also against the Rams. Maybe it’s just the team being able to neutralize him.

Sam Darnold opens up about Seahawks’ teammate standing up for him after bad performance vs Rams

Sam Darnold opens up about Seahawks' teammate standing up for him after bad performance vs Rams - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/seattle-seahawks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seattle Seahawks</a> couldn’t move past the Los Angeles Rams in Week 11 of the 2025 <a href="http://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> season. They lost 21-19 against their division rivals, losing the No. 1 spot they shared with the Rams, while watching Sam Darnold struggle against a suffocating defense.&nbsp;



The former No. 2 overall pick went 29 of 44 for 279 yards and zero touchdowns. In contrast, he was intercepted four times while posting a 45.5 passer rating. The Seahawks were still close to winning the game, but they are aware that they need to do better.&nbsp;



Jaxon Smith-Njigba confirmed he is a top wide receiver in the league, leading the team with 105 yards on nine receptions.&nbsp;



<h2>Mike Macdonald sends clear message to Sam Darnold</h2>



After the game was over, Mike Macdonald reacted to Darnold’s performance. The second-year coach made it clear that the team can’t afford those types of performances, and they will go through everything that went wrong to avoid it in the future.&nbsp;



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“We just can’t turn it over 4 times. Sam knows that,” he said. “The tricky part of that is you can’t say ‘turn the ball over.’ What kind of coaching is that? I think we need to go back and look at decision criteria’s. The input behind it and we will find solutions around.&nbsp; Take a dive into it and not the easy and lazy way out.”



The Seahawks will return to the field on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans. It should be a good option for Seattle to get back to winning ways.&nbsp;

Mike Macdonald sends clear message to Sam Darnold after 4-INT performance

Mike Macdonald sends clear message to Sam Darnold after 4-INT performance - Bolavip US

The<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/seattle-seahawks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Seattle Seahawks </a>entered SoFi Stadium with high expectations on Sunday. The Los Angeles Rams quickly brought them back to earth with a 14-3 first quarter. The NFC West duel, which featured the two best teams in the division, ended with a close 21-19 score, but the Rams were the clear dominators from start to finish.&nbsp;



Sam Darnold had a subpar performance, going 29 of 44 for 279 yards. He was nowhere near the level he showed in prior weeks. The Rams picked him off four times, and Darnold posted a 45.5 passer rating.&nbsp;



Jaxon Smith-Njigba made history, becoming the first player to record 75-plus receiving yards in 10 straight games to start a season, but that wasn’t enough to beat the Rams.&nbsp;



<h2>Insider breaks down how Seahawks can win NFC West after Week 11&nbsp;</h2>



Despite losing the first Rams duel of the 2025 season, the Seahawks can still aspire to win the division title. ESPN’s Brady Henderson explained what they need to do to overcome the Rams.&nbsp;



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“It will be hard, unless quarterback Sam Darnold and the offense can stop the turnovers,” Henderson wrote. “Seattle entered Week 11 as the NFL’s third-highest-scoring team despite 16 giveaways, tied for the second most in the league. The Seahawks got away with it against lesser teams, but they couldn’t overcome four interceptions versus the Rams — even with their defense giving them chances. Per ESPN Research, the Seahawks’ odds of winning the division dropped from 33% to 19% with the loss. Seattle is only a game back of the Rams and will play them again in Seattle next month. The Seahawks need to fix their turnover problem in the meantime.”



Seattle is headed to Nashville to face the Tennessee Titans in Week 12. The Seahawks need to bounce back to continue in the race to win the division.

Insider explains what’s next for Seahawks after loss to Rams

Insider explains what's next for Seahawks after loss to Rams - Bolavip US

Ernest Jones, a five-year NFL veteran now in his second season with the Seahawks and first alongside <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sam-darnold">Sam Darnold</a>, came to his quarterback’s defense after Darnold suffered four interceptions against the Los Angeles Rams. As a good teammate, Jones publicly shielded Darnold from criticism.



In a strong, heavily censored statement, Jones told critics to leave Darnold alone: “Sam has had us in every f—- game. For him to sit there and say it’s his fault, no it’s not. … If you got anything to say quite frankly f— you,” said the linebacker, who witnessed the interceptions firsthand. 



The game finished 21-19 in favor of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-rams">Rams</a>, who also made errors but won by a narrow margin. At times, the game looked totally in the Rams’ favor, but the Seahawks defense managed to contain the disaster for a long stretch.



<h2>Darnold takes responsibility after Rams loss</h2>



“I can’t turn the ball over as much as I did today,” Darnold said after losing the game, but assured he will learn from those costly errors. “I’ll learn from it, watch the tape, grow from it. You’ve got to give credit to the Rams. Obviously, they’re a really good defense, a really good team. But I’ve got to be better, personally.”



<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Sam Darnold just threw his 4TH interception. He has been TERRIBLE today…😬😳<a href="https://t.co/s812vZKnXE">pic.twitter.com/s812vZKnXE</a>— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFL_DovKleiman/status/1990201194925490198?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 16, 2025</a></blockquote></div> 



Darnold acknowledged the Seahawks defensive line did great work: “We’re still in this despite the turnovers and all the things that happened prior to that. That’s a huge credit to our defense, the way that they played all day,” and at the same time admitted he wasn’t at his best: “I just wish I could have played better for our defense and just everyone on the team.”


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<h2>Mike Macdonald’s confidence remains high</h2>



Regarding Darnold, Coach Mike Macdonald was clear that he still has full confidence in his QB, who continued to help the team despite the interceptions during the game. “I’m not surprised. That’s who Sam is. He’s done it since day one with us. And he’s an ultimate competitor, and he’s a great quarterback — and he’s our quarterback. We love him.”



“We’re going to recoup,” Macdonald said after losing for the first time in five weeks. “We’re going to go get back and attack the heck out of this week just like we would if the field goal went in. Encouraged by our group; obviously, very disappointed we lost. We want to be able to win a game like that given all the circumstances, but we didn’t. But it’s a long season, and we’ll move forward.”

Ernest Jones sends strong message about Sam Darnold’s four interceptions vs Rams

Ernest Jones sends strong message about Sam Darnold’s four interceptions vs Rams - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/davante-adams" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Davante Adams</a> is a menacing weapon. Therefore, as the Los Angeles Rams face off in a vital game against the Seattle Seahawks, everyone is wondering if the wide receiver will suit up after battling an injury throughout the week.



Adams appeared to deal with an oblique injury. However, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported the wideout is active for the game against Seattle. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-rams" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rams</a> have been in love with Adams ever since he arrived.



The former New York Jet arrived this season to be one of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/matthew-stafford" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Matthew Stafford</a>‘s key weapons and he has delivered. Adams is on pace to get 1,000 yards and has scored nine touchdowns in nine games.



<h2>The Rams might have a top 3 WR duo in the NFL</h2>



When you think about what Davante Adams has made this season, you’d assume he is the team’s WR1, but he isn’t. This Rams offense is so explosive, he puts up star numbers without being the primary target for Matthew Stafford.



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Then <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/puka-nacua" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Puka Nacua</a> appears, the actual WR1 of the team. Puka leads the NFL in targets (79), and receiving first downs (40) in only eight games played. Nacua has racked up 775 yards and has four touchdowns. He is a superstar.


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<h2>The Rams formula is simple yet unstoppable</h2>



The Seattle Seahawks have one of the best defenses in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a>. Still, so far no one has been able to defend against the Rams, who have a clear formula to kill their opponents slowly but surely.



Stafford will usually look for Nacua as the drive develops. Nacua is tasked with moving the chains (as you can see by his first downs). Then, once the Rams are in the red zone, it’s Davante Adams’ territory (as you can see by him leading in receiving touchdowns this season). Will the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/seattle-seahawks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seahawks</a> stop it? That remains to be seen, but it will be a wonderful game all around.

Is Davante Adams playing today for Rams vs Seahawks in Week 11 of 2025 NFL season?

Is Davante Adams playing today for Rams vs Seahawks in Week 11 of 2025 NFL season? - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/seattle-seahawks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seattle Seahawks </a>prepare to face the toughest challenge of their 2025 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL </a>season. Amid a fierce two-team race for the NFC West title, the Seahawks will visit SoFi Stadium to meet the Los Angeles Rams in one of the most anticipated games of Week 11.&nbsp;



Seattle, in the middle of a four-game streak, will try to improve to 3-1 in divisional duels (one loss to the San Francisco 49ers and two wins against the Arizona Cardinals) against the team that snatched the division away from them last season.&nbsp;



Sam Darnold and Jaxson Smith-Njigba have led a well-oiled and well-rounded offense that has looked electrifying this season. Their defense had one of its best performances of the season, and they will try to build on that.&nbsp;



<h2>Seahawks would face a banged-up Davante Adams on Sunday&nbsp;</h2>



The Seahawks and Rams need their best players to be at the top of their capacities to win this game. However, Seattle’s defense could be given a break if wide receiver Davante Adams isn’t available to play.&nbsp;



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Adams is dealing with an oblique injury, Los Angeles Times’ Gary Klein reports. He is listed as questionable for this matchup, but there is a chance he can still suit up. Then again, this injury could affect his performance, as it can trouble Adams’ route-running. The Rams would be careful with him, which means the Seahawks’ defense would focus all its attention on Puca Nakua.&nbsp;



There’s still time before they make a decision, but the situation doesn’t look favorable for Adams, even if he’s able to take the field.&nbsp;

Seahawks to have unexpected advantage over Rams offense

Seahawks to have unexpected advantage over Rams offense - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/seattle-seahawks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seattle Seahawks</a> and the Los Angeles Rams will face off in one of the best games on the 2025 NFL season. It’s also a massive coaching matchup between Mike Macdonald and Sean McVay.



Macdonald knows there are high stakes in this game. Both teams are 7-2 and as divisional rivals, this win can turn the tide into the winner’s favor to see who wins the NFC West. Still, the coach doesn’t want distractions. “It’s&nbsp;just noise. We’ve got to keep our eye on the process and focus, I say it every week, let’s just focus on us and focus on us being the best football team we possibly can be every time we walk out on the field. I think our guys have been doing that.”



The Seahawks are taking the NFL by storm right now. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-rams" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rams</a> are doing the same thing too. In Week 11, it’s the best matchup there is. Macdonald has implemented a tough defense and an efficient offense in only year and a half as the team’s head coach.



<h2>McVay and Macdonald are an intriguing coaching matchup</h2>



McVay is an offensive genius, Macdonald a defensive savant. Those matchups are absolutely poetic. Styles make fights, they say, and this is one of those cases. While Macdonald has implemented a simple yet efficient playbook in both offense and defense, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sean-mcvay" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">McVay</a> is the whole opposite.



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The McVay style comes from the Shanahan tree, which means it’s a complex, motion-heavy, scheme on offense. On defense, the Rams rely on explosiveness and physicality. Both teams are really complete but very different as to how they operate in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a>.


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<h2>The NFC West is up for grabs</h2>



Both the Rams and Seahawks are 7-2 so the winning team immediately gets the top spot in the division. But also, the loser could get in trouble because the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/san-francisco-49ers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">San Francisco 49ers</a> are 6-4, and if they win against the Arizona Cardinals, they will step on the heels of the loser of the Rams-Seahawks game.



This is one of the most competitive divisions in football and hence, the margins of error are very slim. With a Week 11 showdown between the two best teams, the stakes are as high as they can be in the regular season.

Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald makes something clear about game vs Sean McVay’s Rams in Week 11 of the 2025 NFL season

Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald makes something clear about game vs Sean McVay's Rams in Week 11 of the 2025 NFL season - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/seattle-seahawks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seattle Seahawks</a> visit the Los Angeles Rams. Two NFC West teams who are also 7-2 will surely be the best game of Week 11 of the NFL season. However, there’s more to meet the eye. A former Super Bowl MVP with one team is now playing for the other side and he spoke up about the meaning of this game.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cooper-kupp" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cooper Kupp</a> won the Super Bowl MVP when he played for the Rams and they won against the Cincinnati Bengals. It was thanks to Kupp, who not only had 99 scrimmage yards and two touchdowns, but also had the game-winning touchdown.



Now, Kupp plays for the Seahawks and they visit his former team. Usually, this revenge games come with ill-will, but for Kupp, “It’s&nbsp;another football game. You get out there, play your game. I love these guys, I love so many of the guys over there, but at the end of the day, you’ve to go play a football game, so that’s going to be what it is.”



<h2>Kupp was special with the Rams</h2>



Kupp played eight years with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-rams" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rams</a> and he was nothing short of spectacular. He averaged 1,271.1 yards per 17 games with the Rams, he scored 57 touchdowns and grabbed 634 receptions. He won the receiving triple crown in 2021, the same year where he won Super Bowl MVP.



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Kupp exceled thanks to his surgical route-running and safe hands. He was stellar with Jared Goff and even more with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/matthew-stafford" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Matthew Stafford</a>. Kupp, now at 32, signed with the Seahawks prior to the start of this season.


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<h2>Kupp’s role with Seattle is very different</h2>



When the Rams had Kupp, he was an absolute workhorse. He had plenty of targets and the offense relied on him. Now in Seattle, the Seahawks already have a workhorse in Jaxon Smith-Njigba.



Hence, Kupp’s role is more of a second fiddle but the Seahawks also use him a lot with one of his most underrated skills: blocking. Kupp is arguably the best blocker of any wide receiver in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a>. He is good, tough and disciplined when blocking.

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Super Bowl MVP opens up about 'revenge game' as Seahawks face Rams in Week 11 of the 2025 NFL season - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/seattle-seahawks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seattle Seahawks </a>continued their remarkable run in the 2025 NFL season with a commanding 44-22 win over the Arizona Cardinals that was pretty much sealed in the first half.&nbsp;



The NFC West duel started with the Seahawks scoring 21 points in the first quarter before adding 18 in the second period. Sam Darnold didn’t need to do much to beat the Cardinals. He went 10 of 12 for 178 yards and one touchdown on Sunday.&nbsp;



Running backs Zach Charbonnet and George Holani scored a touchdown each, contributing to an easy win. Even linebacker DeMarcus Lawrence scored twice, as he recovered two fumbles and took them all the way to the end zone.&nbsp;



The Seahawks improved to 7-2 with this result, and while other teams are drawing more attention, they have earned their respect, too.&nbsp;



<h2>Analyst lauds Seahawks after big win over Cardinals&nbsp;</h2>



During Monday’s edition of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> Network’s “Good Morning Football,” Jamie Erdahl picked the Seahawks’ win over the Cardinals as the best of Week 10, noting that they swept their rivals off the field quickly.&nbsp;



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“You know what’s something I hear all the time in football that I hate? ‘Start fast, start fast, start fast.’ There’s a new definition of starting fast at the NFL; it’s called the Seattle Seahawks yesterday against the Cardinals,” Erdahl said. “The Seahawks put up 38 points in the first half. Frankly, you put 38 points in the first half, I don’t care about the final score, and 38 in the first half would have beat every other team that lost so far in Week 10. That is stupid ridiculous starting fast, it’s the only starting fast that I care about officially now.”



The Seahawks continue to co-lead the NFC West division, and their next matchup could define the fate of the division. They will clash against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on Sunday.&nbsp;

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/seattle-seahawks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seattle Seahawks</a> took care of their divisional rivals, the Arizona Cardinals, on Sunday, dominating them with a 44-22 win at Lumen Field. The Week 10 game didn’t see much from star quarterback Sam Darnold, who barely threw 12 passes, completing 10 for 178 yards and one touchdown.&nbsp;



Running backs Zach Charbonnet and George Holani contributed with one touchdown each, but the man who stole the show wasn’t even on the Seahawks’ offense. 



DeMarcus Lawrence, who arrived from the Dallas Cowboys in the offseason, became just the fourth player to return two fumbles for a touchdown in the same game in NFL history.&nbsp;



<h2>DeMarcus Lawrence reacts after historic performance&nbsp;</h2>



After the game was over, Lawrence shared his thoughts on his performance, noting how unbelievable it was to achieve this feat.&nbsp;



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“You can’t draw that up,” Lawrence said, via ESPN. “T-Knight did a great job, running the play exactly how coach (Mike) Macdonald drew it up, and I was the lucky recipient of the two forced fumbles. I’ll take it every day.”



Not even his coach could fathom how impressive his performance was.&nbsp;



“I couldn’t believe that D-Law got the second one,” Macdonald said. “I was like, ‘Holy crap, it’s him again.’ But the way that he attacked the ball, T-Knight, is just awesome. We hadn’t forced any fumbles yet all this year on defense and we got two today. It’s awareness. Just taking advantage of those opportunities was awesome.”



The Seahawks remain in a two-team race with the Los Angeles Rams to win the NFC West division. They will face Sean McVay’s team in Week 11, in a game that could affect the rest of the season for each team.

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