Seattle Seahawks vs. Los Angeles Rams: Live In-Game Updates – Sports Illustrated
Well, folks, here we are. The regular season finale is finally upon us, and it is especially crucial for the Seattle Seahawks.
Their playoff lives hang in the balance, as a win over the Los Angeles Rams gets them one step closer to clinching a playoff berth. However, a win over the Rams is not enough as they also need a Lions win over the Packers as well.
This has been a very up-and-down season for Seattle but all the downs will be forgotten if the Seahawks can clinch their playoff berth.
Leading the way for the Seahawks is quarterback Geno Smith and his plethora of weapons, facing a Rams defense that will be without defensive tackle Aaron Donald amid other injuries.
Opposite of Smith for the Rams will be Baker Mayfield, who looks to continue his career resurgence with the Rams. As well, the Rams are dealing with the uncertainty surrounding the future of coach Sean McVay.
Stay tuned as we provide live drive-by-drive updates as the Seahawks take on the Rams from Lumen Field on Sunday afternoon.
Live updates will be available shortly after kickoff.
FIRST QUARTER: Seahawks 6, Rams 3
The Rams win the toss and defer, the Seahawks will receive the opening kick.
The Seahawks will start their drive at their own 25.
RAMS INTERCEPTION: Smith’s pass intended for Metcalf is intercepted by Ramsey who gets a big return.
The Rams will start their drive at the Seahawks 11.
FIELD GOAL RAMS: Gay drills the 22-yard field goal to give the Rams a 3-0 lead with 13:28 left in the fourth quarter. The drive went 7 yards on 4 plays, taking 1:22 off the clock.
The Seahawks will start their drive at their own 25.
Smith finds Lockett for a gain of 7 yards on 3rd and 6 as the Seahawks look to respond to the interception.
A direct snap to Dallas and he takes it for 27 yards as the Seahawks move the ball into the red zone.
FIELD GOAL SEAHAWKS: Myers drills the 37-yard field goal to tie the game at 3-3 with 7:09 left in the first quarter. The drive went 56 yards on 11 plays, taking 6:19 off the clock.
The Rams will start their drive at their own 25.
The Seahawks defense comes up with a huge stop, forcing the punt after a sack on third down forces the three and out.
The Seahawks will start their drive at the Rams 49.
A pair of quick first downs for the Seahawks and they now find themselves just outside the red zone.
FIELD GOAL SEAHAWKS: Myers drills the 36-yard field goal to give the Seahawks a 6-3 lead with :15 left in the first quarter. The drive went 31 yards on 8 plays, taking 4:45 off the clock.
The Rams will start their drive at their own 25.
SECOND QUARTER: Seahawks 6, Rams 13
On 3rd and 1 Akers bursts down the sideline for a gain of 32 yards, moving the ball into Seattle territory.
FIELD GOAL RAMS: Gay drills the 45-yard field goal to tie the game at 6-6 with 11:58 left in the second quarter. The drive went 48 yards on 7 plays, taking 3:17 off the clock.
The Seahawks will start their drive at their own 25.
Not the best drive from Seattle as they are forced to punt after going three and out again.
The Rams will start their drive at their own 32.
Mayfield’s pass on 3rd and 7 falls incomplete but an illegal contact penalty on Seattle gifts the Rams a first down, followed by a 13-yard completion to Akers.
Despite getting into Seattle territory, the Rams drive stalls out and they are forced to punt.
The Seahawks will start their drive at their own 20.
Once again the Seahawks pick up a first down and stall out after, punting after another three and out.
The Rams will start their drive at their own 13.
Mayfield takes a deep shot to Jefferson on 3rd and 6, connecting for 35 yards into Seattle territory.
Another big third down conversion from the Rams as Mayfield finds Higbee for 17 yards on 3rd and 10, bringing on the two-minute warning,
TOUCHDOWN RAMS: Atwell gets the 11-yard touchdown run. Gay’s extra point attempt is good to give the Rams a 13-6 lead with :39 left in the second quarter. The drive went 87 yards on 9 plays, taking 3:00 off the clock.
The Seahawks will start their drive at their own 40.
Another quick three and out for the Seahawks as they are forced to punt once again after a slow offensive start.
The Rams will start their drive at their own 26 and will kneel out the half.
THIRD QUARTER: Seahawks 13, Rams 16
The Rams will start their drive at their own 25.
On 4th and 1 the Rams keep the offense on the field and Akers rushes for 4 yards and the first down.
That will be their only first down, though, as the Seahawks get a sack on third down to force a punt.
The Seahawks will start their drive at their own 12.
Smith finds Parkinson for a gain of 15 yards on 2nd and 11 followed by a deep shot to Metcalf for 23 yards on the next play and a 15-yard Walker rush after.
TOUCHDOWN SEAHAWKS: Smith finds Lockett for a 36-yard touchdown. Myers’ extra point attempt is good to tie the game at 13-13 with 9:09 left in the third quarter. The drive went 88 yards on 5 plays, taking 2:22 off the clock.
The Rams will start their drive at their own 19.
Mayfield finds Jefferson for a gain of 14 yards and then scrambles for a gain of 10 as the Rams approach midfield.
Another big completion for Mayfield, this time finding Atwell for a gain of 21 yards to the edge of the red zone.
FIELD GOAL RAMS: Gay drills the 38-yard field goal to give the Rams a 16-13 lead with 4:13 left in the third quarter. The drive went 62 yards on 9 plays, taking 4:56 off the clock.
The Seahawks will start their drive at their own 25.
RAMS INTERCEPTION: Smith’s pass intended for Metcalf is intercepted by Ramsey, his second of the game.
The Rams will start their drive at their own 41.
FOURTH QUARTER: Seahawks 19, Rams 16
The Seahawks will force a punt despite the interception giving the Rams excellent field position.
The Seahawks will start their drive at their own 17.
It was not a great drive for the Seahawks as they are forced to punt after yet another three and out.
The Rams will start their drive at their own 35.
On 3rd and 7 Mayfield makes some magic happen once again, finding Jefferson for a gain of 12 yards to move the ball to midfield.
The Seahawks defense buckles down after giving up the first down and forces the Rams to punt.
The Seahawks will start their drive at their own 14.
The Seattle offense continues to struggle as the Rams defense forces a punt, but the Seahawks get bailed out on a running into the kicker penalty for a first down.
Smith goes deep to Parkinson on 2nd and 11 for a gain of 32 yards, followed by a 12-yard completion to Young.
On 4th and 1 the Seahawks elect to keep the offense on the field and Walker picks up 9 yards for the first down.
FIELD GOAL SEAHAWKS: Myers drills the 22-yard field goal to tie the game at 16-16 with 2:19 left in the fourth quarter. The drive went 82 yards on 16 plays, taking 7:16 off the clock.
The Rams will start their drive at their own 25.
The Seahawks defense does their job once again as they will force a Rams punt on a three and out.
The Seahawks will start their drive at their own 20.
Smith scrambles for 25 yards and an unnecessary roughness penalty tacks on an extra 15, and the Seahawks are already deep into Rams territory.
Myers can’t connect on the 46-yard game-winning field goal attempt and this game will go to overtime as a result.
END OF REGULATION
OVERTIME: Seahawks 19, Rams 16
The Seahawks get the ball to start overtime and will start their drive at their own 25.
Not a great start to overtime for the Seahawks as they punt after a three and out, which means the next score wins.
The Rams will start their drive at their own 26.
SEAHAWKS INTERCEPTION: Mayfield’s pass intended for Jefferson is underthrown and intercepted by Diggs.
The Seahawks will start their drive at their own 36.
Seattle’s first play is a Smith completion to Lockett for 17 yards as they march towards field goal range, followed by a 20-yard run from Walker.
FIELD GOAL SEAHAWKS: Myers redeems himself and drills the 32-yard field goal to win the game and keep Seattle’s playoff hopes alive. The drive went 50 yards on 8 plays, taking 3:50 off the clock.
END OF GAME
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