It's not the same NFC West anymore. The teams are improving and getting tougher.This week will feature an NFC West matchup between the Rams and Seahawks at the Edward Jones Dome.The last few meetings were quite exciting and this one is guaranteed to have fans on the edge of their seats as well.Below is a list of three bold predictions from one bold Rams fan.Will the big stars show up? Can the away team pull out a road victory? Will a rookie be the standout player?1. THE RAMS WILL WIN!The Rams are 1-2 this season and are not favored to win the game.The Rams haven't beaten the Seahawks in a few years so they clearly are the underdog. However, I'm going to be bold and stick with my prediction that the Rams are going to win.I'm not just saying it because I'm a Rams fan or because I hate the Seahawks. The Rams really are the better team and do have some great talent. The Seahawks did win last week, but it was a much disputed win.2. The Rams will get at least two touch...
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