EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 17: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams looks to pass against the New York Giants in the first quarter at MetLife Stadium on October 17, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
Needing a win to keep their playoff hopes alive, the Los Angeles Rams escaped with a 17-16 win over the Seattle Seahawks.
They came back from being down 13-0 in the first quarter. They only got on the scoreboard during the final seconds of the first half thanks to a Puka Nacua touchdown pass.
During the second half, the Rams initially struggled but managed to get a touchdown thanks to Darrell Henderson.
The Rams later took the lead after the interception against Drew Lock led to a field goal. The Seahawks had the chance to win late with a 55-yard field goal. It did not go through, which sealed the win for the Rams.
Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter!
A week of sports news in your in-box.
We find the sports news you need to know, so you don't have to.
The Rams won thanks to a strong defensive showing led by Ernest Jones. He finished the game with 12 total tackles, in addition to two quarterback hits and half a sack.
Offensively, Matthew Stafford completed 17 of 31 passes for 189 yards and a touchdown. Wide receiver Nacua was also crucial to the win, gaining five passes for 70 yards and a touchdown.
The Rams, who are 4-6, will face the Arizona Cardinals on November 26.
Wide receiver Diontae Johnson is reportedly settling in well with the Baltimore Ravens after the…
Aaron Judge seemed to flip the script on his disastrous World Series and postseason with…
The New York Yankees' 2024 season came to a screeching halt Wednesday night when the…
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees 7-6 in Game 5 to win…
https://youtu.be/Y69VZZt9rt4 Brad Pitt made a surprise appearance at the Mexican Grand Prix’s practice round on Oct. 26.…
Joel Embiid’s name came up twice in NBA news this week as he continues to…