The Los Angeles Rams' first test of how they would react to a loss came on Sunday and they were tested once again by their division rivals, the Seattle Seahawks. For the second time this season, these two teams fought down to the wire, but the Rams came away with a close 36-31 on their home field. Brandin Cooks ran in for a nine-yard score with 5:49 to play in the game, giving the Rams their ninth win, overcoming their first loss of the season a week ago to the New Orleans Saints. The win keeps the NFC West leaders perfect at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum at 5-0, while sending the Seahawks under .500 overall at 4-5.
Seattle had an attempt at one final drive to tie or take the lead in the final minutes, but Wilson could not connect with Tyler Lockett on fourth down, sealing the loss for the visitors. Wilson finished the day with three touchdown passes, including a late one to Mike Davis that cut the deficit to five, making the ending a lot more interesting than expected. The quarterback also ran for 92 yards, as the Seahawks dropped consecutive games to hurt their playoff positioning.
Wilson's counterpart, Jarred Goff, threw for 318 yards and two touchdowns, while Todd Gurley ran for 120 yards and found the end zone for a 13th consecutive game. Gerald Everett and Tyler Higbee caught touchdown passes for the Rams, who have yet to lose back-to-back games under head coach Sean McVay. They were also pleased to see Dante Fowler overcome an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty in the third by stripping Wilson of the ball and setting up the final touchdown for Los Angeles.
Nick Vannett and Lockett both had touchdown catches for Seattle, as Wilson became the third quarterback in NFL history with at least 20 touchdown passes in each of his first seven seasons. Peyton Manning and Dan Marino were the others to do so. Seattle had won four of five before their recent skid, as they were playing without leading rusher, Chris Carson, on Sunday. Rashaad Penny stepped in and had 108 yards with a score on the ground, but Seattle dropped to 3-3 away from home.
The Rams swept the season series from Seattle after a 33-31 road win earlier this year, as they move on to a Monday night showdown with the Kansas City Chiefs in Mexico City. Meanwhile, the Seahawks have a short week due to a Thursday night matchup at home against the Green Bay Packers.A
Seattle had an attempt at one final drive to tie or take the lead in the final minutes, but Wilson could not connect with Tyler Lockett on fourth down, sealing the loss for the visitors. Wilson finished the day with three touchdown passes, including a late one to Mike Davis that cut the deficit to five, making the ending a lot more interesting than expected. The quarterback also ran for 92 yards, as the Seahawks dropped consecutive games to hurt their playoff positioning.
Wilson's counterpart, Jarred Goff, threw for 318 yards and two touchdowns, while Todd Gurley ran for 120 yards and found the end zone for a 13th consecutive game. Gerald Everett and Tyler Higbee caught touchdown passes for the Rams, who have yet to lose back-to-back games under head coach Sean McVay. They were also pleased to see Dante Fowler overcome an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty in the third by stripping Wilson of the ball and setting up the final touchdown for Los Angeles.
Nick Vannett and Lockett both had touchdown catches for Seattle, as Wilson became the third quarterback in NFL history with at least 20 touchdown passes in each of his first seven seasons. Peyton Manning and Dan Marino were the others to do so. Seattle had won four of five before their recent skid, as they were playing without leading rusher, Chris Carson, on Sunday. Rashaad Penny stepped in and had 108 yards with a score on the ground, but Seattle dropped to 3-3 away from home.
The Rams swept the season series from Seattle after a 33-31 road win earlier this year, as they move on to a Monday night showdown with the Kansas City Chiefs in Mexico City. Meanwhile, the Seahawks have a short week due to a Thursday night matchup at home against the Green Bay Packers.A
