Rams tape review: Up-and-down moments from the offensive line in loss to Seahawks

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Rams quarterback Jared Goff is sacked by Seahawks defensive end Frank Clark during the first quarter of a game at CenturyLink Field on Dec. 15.

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Rams linebacker Bryce Hager is unable to come up with an interception against Seahawks tight end Jimmy Graham in the third quarter at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Dec. 15.

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Rams interim coach John Fassel leads his team during warm-ups before a game against the Seahawks on Dec. 15.

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Rams defensive end Eugene Sims walks off the field after a 24-3 loss to the Seahawks on Dec. 15.

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Rams quarterback Jared Goff is engulfed by the Seahawk defense during the third quarter of a game on Dec. 15.

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NFL analyst Michael Irvin on the sideline of the Rams-Seahawks game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. FOR THE RECORD, 7:25 a.m., Dec. 18: Earlier, Irvin was misidentified as Eric Dickerson.

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Rams receiver Kenny Britt prevents an interception by the Seahawks’ Richard Sherman in the third quarter at CenturyLink Field in Seattle.

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A Seahawks fan takes a grinch’s view of the Rams on Thursday at CenturyLink Field in Seattle.

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Rams quarterback Jared Goff fumbles as he’s dropped by Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril in the third quarter at CenturyLink Field in Seattle.

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Rams quarterback Jared Goff loses the ball as he’s hit by Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril in the third quarter at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Thursday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

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Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett catches a touchdown pass in front of Rams defenders Cody Davis and Trumaine Johnson in the fourth quarter at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Thursday.

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Rams quarterback Jared Goff is sacked by Seahawks defensive end Frank Clark during the first quarter of a game on Dec. 15.

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Rams receiver Kenny Britt is stopped by the Seahawks’ K.J. Wright, left, and Bobby Wagner (54) after a short gain in the first quarter of a game on Dec. 15.

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Seahawks tight end Luke Willson (82) celebrates a touchdown in front of Rams cornerback Trumaine Johnson during the second quarter of a game on Thursday.

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Receiver Michael Thomas drops a pass from punter Johhny Hekker as a fourth-down fake by the Rams fails in the second quarter of a game against the Seattle Seahawks on Dec. 15.

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By Matt Wilhalme

Dec. 18, 2016 8:30 AM PT

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The Rams couldn’t sweep the season series with the Seahawks on Thursday, falling 24-3 for the team’s fifth consecutive loss.

Each week we take a look at the tape to see what worked, what didn’t and what you might have missed.

What: Rams RB Todd Gurley rushes for a two-yard gain instead of a loss thanks to David Arkin

Down: First and 10

Time: 9:56 left in the first quarter

Now a two-yard run doesn’t necessarily scream highlight, but here watch how David Arkin (66), in with Jamon Brown (68) in an extra-heavy run formation, puts the finishing touches on a stumbling Seahawks end, saving Todd Gurley (30) from getting tackled behind the line of scrimmage.

What: Rams TE Lance Kendricks hits a key block on Gurley’s 11-yard run

Down: Second and 10

Time: 8:10 left in the first quarter

Lance Kendricks (88) goes in motion from the right to the left side but as soon as the ball is snapped he cuts back toward the middle of the formation to get a block on Michael Bennett (72). which also delays the pursuit of Cassius Marsh (91).

It’s also worth noting that all the receivers stayed on their blocks through Gurley’s carry should he have broken off a longer run.

What: Seahawks TE Luke Willson catches an eight-yard touchdown pass

Down: First and 10

Time: 12:27 left in second quarter

Tight end Luke Willson (82) bounces off Eugene Sims (97) on the line before taking off unchecked to the left side of the field. The Rams have a chance to prevent the touchdown, but cornerback Mike Jordan (35) throws a shoulder at the big man’s feet instead of trying to wrap him up and Willson scores easily.

What: William Hayes and T.J. McDonald light up Seahawks RB Thomas Rawls in the backfield

Down: Second and eight

Time: 10:26 left in second quarter

The Seahawks try to move the line to the right side on this carry for Thomas Rawls (34), problem is all that does is open up holes for William Hayes (95) and T.J. McDonald (25) to run through on their way for a shared tackle of the running back for a seven-yard loss.

What: Rams QB Jared Goff gets sacked by DE Cassius Marsh

Down: Third and three

Time: 8:59 left in the third quarter

On this drive alone, the Seahawks essentially got to Jared Goff (16) three times. Though one play was waved off for an offside, the quarterback still was sent to the ground.

Here Cassius Marsh splits left tackle Greg Robinson (73) and left guard Rodger Saffold (76) and takes Goff down again. This particular split happened several times in Seattle.

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