Why Gennaro picked the Rams: This is a week-to-week league, of course, with fresh debates spawning each and every Sunday. But at the moment, the Rams are widely considered the cream of the NFL crop. There are many reasons for this, from their overall roster strength to the ferocious defensive front to Matthew Stafford’s MVP-worthy play at age 37. But personally, I’m most struck by the chameleon nature of Sean McVay’s offense. The unit seemingly has the most cards to play, which is quite beneficial in the constantly changing landscape of a football season. Take this week, for example. It appears the Rams will be without Davante Adams (knee/hamstring), depriving the passing game of the league leader in touchdown receptions. No matter. Los Angeles still has Puka Nacua, who ranks second in the NFL in catches and yards. Not to mention, McVay has periodically been getting funky with his versatile collection of tight ends, flummoxing defenses with 12 and 13 personnel. OK, but what if Seattle drops some of that signature rain? Well, the Rams boast a potent ground attack with the 1-2 punch of Kyren Williams and Blake Corum — honestly, it’s hard to tell them apart these days, given their similar efficiency, size, play style and jersey numbers (23 and 22). Bottom line: No matter what you throw at this offense, McVay has answers. Meanwhile, Seattle’s offense is facing one big question: Is Sam Darnold turning into a pumpkin again? After a scintillating start to the season, the Seahawks signal-caller has struggled with consistency over the past five weeks, going back to his four-pick debacle in the loss to these Rams a month ago. Chris Shula’s defense also gave the quarterback fits in January, when the Rams blew Darnold’s Vikings out of the playoffs. For his part, Darnold says Los Angeles is “just another opponent.” That sounds like someone who knows he has demons — and I don’t think he’ll be exorcising them in this game.
