Rams vs. Seattle Seahawks matchups, how to watch and prediction

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith warms up before a game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Nov. 27.

(Caean Couto / Associated Press)

Before the season, there were plenty of questions about whether veteran Geno Smith could adequately replace Russell Wilson. Not anymore. In an offense designed by former Rams assistant Shane Waldron, Smith has completed 73% of his passes, 19 for touchdowns, with five interceptions.

DK Metcalf has a team-best 59 receptions, four for touchdowns, and Tyler Lockett has 57 catches, six for touchdowns. Receiver Marquise Goodwin and tight ends Noah Fant and Will Dissly also are threats. Rookie running back Kenneth Walker has rushed for 613 yards and nine touchdowns.

For the first time in nine seasons, Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald will not play because of an injury. Donald suffered a high-ankle sprain against the Chiefs. Greg Gaines, Marquise Copeland, Jonah Williams and Bobby Brown will try to help fill the void.

Linebacker Bobby Wagner played 10 seasons for the Seahawks before he was released in March. Wagner has a team-best 90 tackles and three sacks.

Inside linebacker Ernest Jones is questionable and outside linebacker Terrell Lewis is out because of back issues. Cornerback Troy Hill is questionable because of a groin injury, so rookies Derion Kendrick and Cobie Durant could get extended opportunities.