Rams Lose Heart-Breaker After DK Metcalf TD Gives Seahawks Win: Live In-Game Updates

The Los Angeles Rams look to snap a five-game losing streak on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks.

The Los Angeles Rams host the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday at SoFi Stadium looking to secure a divisional win while snapping a five-game losing streak.

The Rams are dealing with injuries to stars like Cooper Kupp, Matthew Stafford, Aaron Donald and Allen Robinson II. But linebacker Bobby Wagner is up and healthy for the first game against his former team.

Even though the Rams are far on the outside of postseason contention, Wagner's first meeting against the Seahawks after they released him in March is grabbing some real attention.

But of course, he's brushing it off.

“I am a mature man and that happened a long time ago,” Wagner said, via the Orange County Register. “So, I am focused on performing at my best ability against the team that I’m playing this week.

With the addition of Wagner, LA was thought to have added a critical piece toward repeat Super Bowl runs. Instead, the Rams are heading toward an offseason that could see their potential top-five pick land right in the lap of the Detroit Lions after the Matthew Stafford trade.

But regardless of how disappointing the season has been, Wagner is keeping a veteran approach.

“You never really make a game too big or too little,” Wagner said. “You never make like a Monday night game or Tuesday night game bigger or the opponent bigger because then it makes you inconsistent because you’ll get up for one game, but then you won’t get up for the next game. I’m personally just treating this game like it’s a normal game.”

Live updates will appear below at kickoff.

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FIRST QUARTER

The Rams got things started with runs of eight and seven yards from running back Cam Akers before quarterback John Wolford found receiver Ben Skowronek for a 22-yard gain on third down.

Wolford then connected with receiver Brandon Powell for gains of nine and 14 yards to get the Rams down to the one-yard line. 

TOUCHDOWN RAMS: Akers caps off a productive opening drive with a one-yard plunge into the end zone to give LA an early lead.

Rams 7, Seahawks 0

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Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III started the drive with a 30-yard run before quarterback Geno Smith found Lockett for a 10-yard gain.

TOUCHDOWN SEAHAWKS: Lockett showed his big-play ability once again, as he found the end zone on a 36-yard catch.

Rams 7, Seahawks 7

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Wolford found receiver Tutu Atwell for a 30-yard gain before connecting with Powell again for a 13-yard gain.

FIELD GOAL RAMS: The chunk plays allowed LA to get into field-goal range for Matt Gay, who nailed a 40-yarder to give the Rams the lead.

Rams 10, Seahawks 7

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The Seahawks went three-and-out after three incompletions.

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The Rams punted back on the next series even though Akers picked up 20 yards on the ground.

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END OF FIRST QUARTER

SECOND QUARTER

Smith found tight end Colby Parkinson for a 12-yard gain to open the drive. The tight end production continued as Noah Fant picked up 17 yards.

Seahawks receiver DJ Metcalf picked up gains of eight and 25 yards before Lockett had a 12-yard catch.

TOUCHDOWN SEAHAWKS: Smith connected with Fant for a four-yard score to give Seattle the lead.

Seahawks 14, Rams 10

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INTERCEPTION RAMS: Wolford was intercepted by Seahawks rookie Tariq Woolen inside the red zone to end a solid drive from LA.

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The Seahawks were unable to take advantage of the turnover and punted after three plays. Wagner got home to Smith for a third-down sack to end the drive.

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Powell continued his productive half with a 16-yard rush before snagging a nine-yard catch on the next play.

Wolford was sacked and fumbled a few plays later but manged to recover the ball.

FIELD GOAL RAMS: Gay nailed a 54-yard field goal with 55 seconds left to make it a one-point game right before half.

Seahawks 14, Rams 13

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HALFTIME: Seahawks 14, Rams 13

THIRD QUARTER

Smith began the half with completions of 12 and 19 to Metcalf.

FUMBLE RECOVERY RAMS: But Smith was sacked and fumbled as the Rams recovered.

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The Rams were unable to do anything with the turnover and went three-and-out.

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Smith connected with Metcalf for a 40-yard gain that helped set up the Seahawks in field-goal range.

FIELD GOAL SEAHAWKS: Jason Myers nailed a 41-yard field goal to extend the lead.

Seahawks 17, Rams 13

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The offensive woes for the Rams continued as they punted after Wolford failed to convert on third down with his legs.

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Smith began the drive with a 19-yard completion to tight end Will Dissly before Lockett added a nine-yard grab.

INTERCEPTION RAMS: Wagner continued his stellar day with a crazy interception that saw him battle for possession with Seattle running back Tony Jones Jr.

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Wolford found receiver Van Jefferson for a 23-yard gain as the third quarter came to a close.

END OF THIRD QUARTER

FOURTH QUARTER

FIELD GOAL RAMS: Gay nailed a 32-yard field goal to bring LA closer.

Seahawks 17, Rams 16

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Jones Jr. got three straight carries before Lockett picked up 27 yards on a catch. Seattle running back Deejay Dallas then received three straight carries of his own.

FIELD GOAL SEAHAWKS: Myers hit a 26-yard field goal to extend the lead after an 11-play drive.

Seahawks 20, Rams 16

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Wolford found Atwell for 18 yards to begin the drive before the quarterback scrambled for 14 yards on fourth down.

Powell then added a 20-yard run to get LA into the red zone.

TOUCHDOWN RAMS: Akers continued his productive day with a go-ahead six-yard touchdown to give LA a late lead.

Rams 23, Seahawks 20

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Smith began the next drive with a nine-yard completion to Metcalf.

After the two-minute warning, Smith connected with Fant for 14 yards. A crucial 10-yard pick up from Lockett on third down helped move the chains for Seattle.

Smith then found receiver Marquise Goodwin for a 17-yard gain.

TOUCHDOWN SEAHAWKS: Smith rolled right and found Metcalf in traffic for a game-winning eight-yard touchdown.

FINAL: Seahawks 27, Rams 23

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