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Week 14 NFC West predictions: It's time to bury fading Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith. Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Week 14 NFC West predictions: It's time to bury fading Seahawks

In Week 13, the NFC West had a strong showing, with the 49ers, Rams and Cardinals all winning. Only fading Seattle lost. Here's what to expect in the division in Week 14:  

Los Angeles Rams (6-6) at Baltimore Ravens (9-3). Just when it looked like the Rams season was slipping away, they won three straight to put themselves in contention for a wild-card spot.  

The big change for Los Angeles is the re-emergence (and return) of veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford, who looks like a different player since the team's Week 10 bye. Over the past three games, he has thrown for 698 yards, eight touchdowns and only two interceptions. The Rams averaged 30 points during that span.

Los Angeles faces a massive test Sunday in a 1 p.m. ET kickoff against Baltimore, which is coming off a bye. The Ravens grab headlines due to the play of quarterback Lamar Jackson, but they also boast one of the NFL's best defenses, allowing 273.9 yards (second fewest in the league) and 15.6 points per game (fewest in the league). 

Baltimore is 13-4 under John Harbaugh after bye weeks.

PREDICTION: Ravens, 30-14

Seattle Seahawks (6-6) at San Francisco 49ers (9-3): On Thanksgiving night, the 49ers demolished Seattle 31-13. Don't expect a different result Sunday. As of Wednesday, the 49ers were a 10.5-point favorite (via oddschecker), the biggest line on the Week 14 schedule. 

San Francisco's offense is clicking on all cylinders, and when its get a full game from quarterback Brock Purdy, running back Christian McCaffrey and wide receiver Deebo Samuel, the 49ers are unbeatable, per the "KP Show" of SB Nation. 

Expect a massive game for all three players against Seattle, whose defense ranks 25th in points against (25.2 PPG) and has allowed at least 30 points in three of its past five games. In Week 15, Seattle hosts Philadelphia (10-2), another stellar opponent. 

PREDICTION: 49ers, 34-24

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