The Seattle Seahawks, led by Geno Smith's impressive performance and successful third-down conversions, took an early lead against the Los Angeles Rams, extending it to 10-0. However, the Rams fought back, narrowing the gap to 13-7 at halftime and hitting a go-ahead field goal in the final minutes. The game was decided by Jason Myers' missed 55-yard field goal attempt, which gave the Rams a 17-16 victory, allowed them to sweep the season series, and left the Seahawks with a 6-4 record and the Rams with a 4-6 record.
With Jason Myers missed field goal, Rams hold on to defeat Seahawks 17-16. https://t.co/qWrDifagfU
JASON MYERS MISSES A 55-YARD FG FOR THE WIN ❌ #SEAvsLAR #RamsHouse https://t.co/Nd30CYNWDS
JASON MYERS MISSES THE KICK AND THE RAMS GET THE WIN OVER SEATTLE ‼️ (via @NFL) https://t.co/VhiBFd5zdt
Rams pull off a huge comeback WIN against their division rivals, #Seahawks 17-16. https://t.co/wIQubQjwZO
55-yard FG attempt by Jason Myers is short and Rams sweep season series with Seahawks, earn 17-16 victory.
And the Rams are gonna escape, with Jason Myers slicing the 55-yarder right. Looked short, too. Seattle drops to 6-4. Rams improve to 4-6.
Final: Rams 17, Seahawks 16. Seahawks fall to 6-4.
Rams hit the go-ahead field goal, and Geno Smith has his helmet on and Drew Lock is wearing a ballcap. Rams 17, Seahawks 15 with 1:31 left.
Rams FG is good. They lead 17-16 with 1:31 left.
With Darrell Henderson TD, Rams trail Seahawks 16-14 in fourth quarter. https://t.co/rRK4GGGYf6
After a rather suspect PI call on third down, the Rams punch it in for a touchdown. Seahawks lead 16-14 with 7:38 left in the game.
End of the third quarter: #Seahawks 16, Rams 7.
Seattle forces another punt after Rams get one first down.
#Seahawks go for it on fourth-and-1, and Geno Smith hits Charbonnet for a first down. Seahawks 2 for 2 on fourth down.
Halftime: #Seahawks 13, Rams 7.
Rams go 71 yards on eight plays for a TD. It's 13-7 with 9 seconds left in the half.
Geno Smith with another beauty of a deep ball to DK Metcalf. That one goes for 53 yards.
Seahawks drill a 54-yard FG and extend their lead 10-0 against the #Rams with 8:26 left in the first half.
Geno Smith chucks one deep on third-and-10 and JS makes heck of a grab in traffic. #Seahawks 4 for 4 on third down now.
Great play by JSN to adjust for that ball in mid air. Seahawks gain 32 on third and 10.
Seahawks with a 7-0 lead at end of the first quarter. Seahawks with a big edge in yards: https://t.co/k630TEZAii
End of 1 at SoFi Stadium: #Seahawks 7, Rams 0.
End of 1st quarter: Seahawks 7, Rams 0
Seattle scores first after Rams opened with a three-and-out, including a sack. Defense on the field for 7:10 in Q1. Conversion + penalty after an early TFL, Seattle got the ball out under inconsistent pressure, then a mental error on second-and-4 to get about into red zone.
Geno Smith 7-of-8 for 50 yards and a 8-yard TD to DK Metcalf. Seahawks take an early 7-0 lead over Rams.
#Seahawks lead 7-0 after a 14-play, 88 yard TD drive. Geno Smith 7 for 8 for 50 yards and a TD on the drive, and the Seahawks were 3 for 3 on third down.
Geno Smith TD pass to DK Metcalf puts Seahawks ahead, 7-0
Geno Smith to DK Metcalf for a touchdown. Very impressive opening drive for Smith and the #Seahawks offense.
Slant to Metcalf and Seahawks strike first. 8-yard TD makes it 6-0 with 5:20 to go in first quarter.
Smith with lots of time and hits JSN on crossing pattern to convert third and 5. Seattle 3-3 on third downs and has it at the Rams 34.
Seattle now 2-2 on third downs and has it at the Rams 48.