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Rams @ Seahawks

Well, after screaming at the TV screen for a couple of hours - by the time Jennings was brought down inside the five for the second time I had to take a rest - and telling everyone to be careful this week ...

Rams. It must be.

Hasselbeck took a lot of snaps on Friday, and I suspect he'll start, but even if he does go, he's going to be limited and there's a strong chance Whitehurst will see some action. If the latter starts, then the Rams become a very strong bet.

The Seahawks are poor; they have beaten Jimmy Clausen, Max Hall and Derek Anderson respectively since beating the Bears in October and rank 29th against the pass and 22nd against the run.

I would expect the Rams to pound the rock with Jackson and then as that opens up the passing game, Sam Bradford, who is progressing nicely, should make hay. Guys like Marcus Trufant aren't going to frighten the Rams and the Seattle linebackers will struggle in coverage, maybe opening the door for Danny Amendola up the middle.

Give the points, take Rams and get a little money on board for 2011 and the playoffs.

Pick: St Louis -3 (4*)

Pick: 1st TD Steven Jackson 5/1 (1pt)
Pick: Anytime TD Danny Amendola 11/8 (1pt)