The Los Angeles Rams got shut out Monday night, 28-0, but the Seattle Seahawks know better than to take them lightly.

For whatever reason, the Rams consistently give the Seahawks problems. Last year, they won both games against Seattle, and going back to 2014, they've won three out of four.

To help get an early scouting report on Jeff Fisher's squad, here are six players to watch, courtesy of ESPN's Rams reporter Alden Gonzalez.

OFFENSE

QB Case Keenum: The Rams will be in big trouble if Keenum cannot play better than he did in Week 1. Against a San Francisco 49ers defense that isn’t supposed to be anything special, Keenum completed less than 50 percent of his passes and averaged less than four yards per attempt. He threw sideline-to-sideline, with no threat of establishing a vertical passing game. If he doesn’t do better, fans may begin to clamor for No. 1 overall pick Jared Goff.

RB Todd Gurley: The Rams’ star running back had an underwhelming performance in the Week 1 opener, rushing for only 47 yards on 17 attempts. Gurley occasionally found space while running to the outside, but couldn’t get anything done between the tackles because the Niners were stacking the box, forcing Keenum to beat them through the air. Gurley rushed for 83 yards on 19 attempts in his only other game against the Seahawks.

WR Tavon Austin: He was targeted a team-leading 12 times, but only reeled in four catches for 13 yards. The Rams will continue to rely heavily on Austin, who signed a four-year, $42 million extension in late August. But he must capitalize on his opportunities if the Rams have any hope of establishing a passing threat. And he’ll have his hands full with the Seahawks’ secondary.

DEFENSE

DT Aaron Donald: The Rams’ star defensive tackle admittedly let his emotions get the best of him during an ejection on Monday Night Football, roughing up 49ers receiver Quinton Patton and subsequently making inadvertent contact with an official. Donald apologized to the team afterwards and said there were "no excuses" for his actions. Look for him to put his imprint on the game in Week 2.

MLB Alec Ogletree: Ogletree will have a big responsibility keeping an eye on Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, who likes to run when his immediate passing options are unavailable. 49ers quarterback Blaine Gabbert frequently found the middle of the field wide open and ran for 43 yards when the pocket collapsed. That cannot happen against Wilson. Ogletree must help plug that hole.

CB Lamarcus Joyner: Joyner is the Rams’ guy in the slot, and that’s where Seahawks receiver Doug Baldwin does most of his damage. Baldwin caught nine balls on 11 targets for 92 yards and a touchdown in Week 1 and should be targeted frequently once again. Joyner’s presence is ever more critical if fellow cornerback EJ Gaines (thigh) continues to be out.