Seattle Seahawks Dud and Stud of Game 12 vs. L.A. Rams
A last-minute touchdown put the Seattle Seahawks ahead for good in a 27-23 win over the Rams in Los Angeles. Here are our Dud and Stud of the game.
A last-minute touchdown put the Seattle Seahawks ahead for good in a 27-23 win over the Rams in Los Angeles. Here are our Dud and Stud of the game.
This game started well, as the first three drives led to points for both teams. Los Angeles started hot with a ten-play, 77-yard drive that ended with a TD. The drive was capped off with a one-yard run from Cam Akers for a touchdown.
The Seattle Seahawks responded with a 6-play, 75-yard touchdown drive of their own. Kenneth Walker started the drive off with a bang with his 30-yard run. The drive ended with a 36-yard bomb from Geno Smith to Tyler Lockett for six.
L.A.’s next drive went nowhere. They settled for a field goal, making the score 10-7.
After both teams punted, the Seahawks drove down the field on a drive starting at their nine-yard line. Smith completed long passes to Colby Parkinson, Noah Fant, D.K. Metcalf, and Lockett, respectively. This offensive display ended with a short touchdown pass from Smith to Fant.
Cornerback Tariq Woolen stopped the Rams next possession when he picked off Wolford on a deep pass. Unfortunately, the Seahawks couldn’t take advantage, with a 3-and-out, and punted it back.
Seattle came out of the gate in the second half with a vengeance, completing 2 passes to Metcalf for 12 and 19 yards. However, that all amounted to nothing when Smith was sacked a couple of plays later and fumbled the ball.
After the fumble, the Seahawks’ defense made a stand, forcing Los Angeles to go three and out. Seattle then settled for a field goal and extended their lead to 17-13.
Bobby Wagner got a little revenge on his old squad when he wrestled the ball out of Tony Jones’s hands for an interception. The Rams capitalized with a field goal to take a 17-16 lead.
Metcalf got the final touchdown, and Cody Barton sealed the victory with an interception to end the Rams’ chances at a comeback. With this win, the Seattle Seahawks improved to 7-5.