NFC West Notebook: Fisher feared Wilson; Mason taking over Rams' backfield
Every Monday and Friday, theScore's NFL editors will bring you a roundup of everything you need to know from around the division with the NFC West Notebook.
Seattle Seahawks
Fisher feared Wilson. Rams head coach Jeff Fisher told reporters he called a late-game fake punt because he "wanted no part" of giving the ball to Russell Wilson with the game on the line.
Harvin reportedly quit three games. More rumors continue to leak out of Seattle in the wake of Percy Harvin's trade. The latest suggest that the former Seahawks wideout pulled himself out of three games this season.
Did Baldwin take a shot at Harvin? Doug Baldwin reportedly clashed with Harvin while the two were teammates. Was Baldwin's touchdown celebration Sunday, in which he mimed boxing, a jab at Harvin?
San Francisco 49ers
Injured 49ers never had a chance? Did injuries on defense doom the 49ers to failure on Sunday night? The Mercury News argues it's a false premise to suggest the 49ers are inferior to the Broncos because they lacked the personnel to stop Peyton Manning, but may not have lost the game at full strength.
Early return possible for Smith. The latest reports suggest pass rushing linebacker Aldon Smith could have his nine-game suspension reduced by one or two games.
Kilgore lost for season. Center Daniel Kilgore was carted off with his leg in an air cast Sunday. He is expected to miss the remainder of the season with a broken ankle.
Arizona Cardinals
Cardinals focused on selves. Cardinals players aren't concerned about how their NFC West foes are performing this season because they are focused on their own performance, the team's official website reports. "We haven’t done anything yet, except get to 5-1," Bruce Arians said. "There’s a lot of football left."
Ellington gifts Taylor a pair of touchdowns. Andre Ellington twice subbed out of Sunday's game near the goal line, giving backup Stepfan Taylor the chance to score two touchdowns. After the game, Ellington said Taylor "deserved" the chances.
Dockett mocks Raiders. Defensive lineman Darnell Dockett can't contribute on the field due to injury, so he entertained himself Sunday by trolling Raiders fans with a sign proclaiming the team to the worst in the NFL.
St. Louis Rams
Rams' win extra "special." Special teams delivered the Rams a win over the reigning Super Bowl champions Sunday, with two of the best play calls all season factoring in. Even Rams players were shocked by the the team's fake punt late in the fourth quarter.
Mason taking over. Rookie running back Tre Mason has seized control of the Rams' backfield, casting aside 2013 starter Zac Stacy. Mason had 18 carries Sunday to Stacy's zero. This shift has major implications for fantasy football.
Rams security mistook Davis. Quarterback Austin Davis recently had difficulty entering the Rams' facilities because a security guard didn't know who he is.