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Around The NFC West - Week 8

Rams, Seahawks keep pace with Cardinals in division race

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Rams running back Todd Gurley had 128 rushing yards and two touchdowns against the Browns.


SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS

Last time out: Seahawks 20, 49ers 3

Record: 2-5 overall, 0-2 in division

Snapshot: The 49ers mustered only 55 yards of offense in the first half as Seattle took a 17-0 lead into intermission and cruised to the win. Struggling quarterback Colin Kaepernick finished 13-of-24 for 124 yards passing.

Notable: The defense tried to keep the score close. Aaron Lynch and Ahmad Brooks had a pair of sacks apiece while Tramaine Brock and Kenneth Acker added interceptions. The 49ers didn't turn the ball over but the offense was so inefficient it didn't help.

Quotable: "As a professional, you have to keep the mindset that you're going to do the best job you can, regardless of whether you're 7-0 or 2-5," - left tackle Joe Staley, on dealing with the mounting losses

Injury update:Safety Antoine Bethea was placed on injured reserve after suffering a shoulder injury in the loss.

Next up: The 49ers travel to play the Rams in Week 8

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Last time out: Seahawks 20, 49ers 3

Record: 3-4 overall, 1-1 in division

Snapshot: Marshawn Lynch had 27 carries for 122 yards and a touchdown as the Seahawks returned to the style of play which has led them to two straight Super Bowl appearances. Quarterback Russell Wilson was 18-of-24 for 235 yards with a touchdown but threw two picks and was sacked five times.

Notable: Wide receiver Tyler Lockett had five catches for 79 yards, including a 43-yard touchdown reception. Defensive end Michael Bennett had 3œ sacks in the game and is tied for the NFL lead with 6œ. The defense gave up only 81 passing yards.

Quotable: "We're on the verge. You don't want to get too high, but we're on the verge. We're going in the right direction." – safety Kam Chancellor on fortunes possibly turning after a slow start

Key stat: 9. Rush attempts for Lynch on the first drive, in which he gained 38 yards and scored on a 1-yard run.

Next up: The Seahawks travel to play the Cowboys in Week 8

ST. LOUIS RAMS

Last time out:Rams 24, Browns 6

Record:3-3 overall, 2-0 in division

Snapshot:Running back Todd Gurley continues to assert himself as a burgeoning star, as he carried the ball 19 times for 128 yards and a pair of late touchdowns to seal the win. Cleveland pulled to within 10-6 on a 44-yard field goal by Travis Coons early in the third quarter, but Gurley's scoring runs of 1 and 16 yards gave the Rams breathing room.

Notable:St. Louis recovered four fumbles and safety Rodney McLeod returned one of them 20 yards for a touchdown for an early 7-0 lead.* *Browns quarterback Josh McCown was 26-of-32 for 270 yards passing, but was sacked four times, fumbled twice and injured his shoulder in the second half.

Quotable:"Chris Johnson was outstanding early. Eddie George was outstanding early. I don't recall them having the numbers that they had after three full games like Todd has," – Rams coach Jeff Fisher, who has coached impressive running backs in the past, on his star rookie

Kay stat:16. Tackles for safety Mark Barron, who has been pressed into duty at linebacker in place of the injured Alex Ogletree

Next up:The Rams host the 49ers in Week 8



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