The Seahawks ran for 170 yards in Sunday’s 27-17 win, their 10th straight over the Rams.
Seahawks CB Josh Wilson snappped a 7-7 tie with a 65-yard interception return for a touchdown in the second quarter.
Rookie Seahawks LB Aaron Curry spent much of the game jawing with Rams RB Steven Jackson, a resumption of their activities in their first meeting of the season.
Said Seahawks DE Patrick Kerney, “Any win is a confidence builder, especially on the road. We hadn’t done this yet, so hopefully this will build our confidence and have us that much better prepared for a big game against the 49ers.”
Seahawks RB Justin Forsett had 68 of his game-high 130 yards in the fourth quarter.
The Rams matched a franchise record by losing their 11th straight home game.
Jackson was slowed by a sore back and the Rams were missing four offensive starters, but he still accounted for 116 total yards and a touchdown.
C Jason Brown became the third injured Rams offensive lineman when he left the game with a sprained right knee in the first half.
Rams LB James Laurinaitis picked up the first sack of his NFL career.
Wilson’s interception return for a touchdown was made worse by the fact that it came on fourth down after Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo opted not to try a 42-yard field goal.