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FINAL: Los Angeles Rams' Second-Half Turnaround Defeats Seattle Seahawks 17-16

FINAL: Los Angeles Rams' Second-Half Turnaround Defeats Seattle Seahawks 17-16

Harrison Reno

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The Seattle Seahawks were back on the road as they were set to face their NFC West rival, the Los Angeles Rams, with revenge on their mind in the second of two matchups this season. ... but instead?

The Rams staged a second-half turnaround to defeat Seattle 17-16 ... to complete the bothersome season sweep. How did we get here? Follow along for our day-long look ...

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The pair last met in Week 1, as the Rams pulled a surprising season-opening upset. The 30-13 loss for the Seahawks was due to a historic second-half stall from the Seattle offense that failed to get on the scoreboard in the final two quarters.

Not only was the Seahawks offense shut out of the endzone, but they were held to just 12 total yards compared to the 168 they put up in the first half. Per ESPN's Brady Henderson, the 12 yards the Seahawks had in the second half "marked their lowest output in any half since at least 1991 (which is as far back as we have available data on that)."

However, much has changed for both sides since their first meeting this season. Following a promising 2-2 start, the Rams sit third in the NFC West with a 3-6 record, losing four of their last five games.

The Rams will welcome the Seahawks to SoFi Stadium on Sunday as they are currently riding a three-game losing streak, something they hope to break. The Rams' chances of doing exactly that have seemingly increased with the expected return of starting quarterback Matthew Stafford from the thumb injury that saw him miss the 20-7 loss to the Green Bay Packers.

Meanwhile, the Seahawks have overcome their disappointing Week 1 by winning six of their next eight games, which has them firmly in the race for the division with the San Francisco 49ers (6-3). 

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The Seahawks will not only hope to avenge their Week 1 loss to the Rams but will look to make it two straight after bouncing back from their 37-3 loss to the Baltimore Ravens with a 29-26 victory over the Washington Commanders.

A big key to doing that will undoubtedly be the efficient play of quarterback Geno Smith, who, after having four consecutive games with a turnover, didn't have one in the win over the Commanders.

First Quarter 

A two-yard run for Darrell Henderson was followed by a Devon Witherspoon sack, before Stafford's third-down pass to Henderson gained eight yards but wasn't enough for a first down.

Change of Possession

The Seahawks get on the board first, as they put together a strong opening drive that spanned 88 yards on 14 plays as Geno Smith found his star receiver D.K. Metcalf for an eight-yard touchdown pass.

TOUCHDOWNS SEAHAWKS 

Seahawks 7, Rams 0

Change of Possession

Two defensive pass interference penalties on Matthew Stafford passes intended for TuTu Atwell set the Rams up deep in Seattle territory. However, from there the Seahawks' defense stood tall despite being in the shadow of their own endzone. 

Stafford fired two straight incompletions on third and fourth and goal as the Seahawks forced a turnover on downs.

Change of Possession

Second Quarter

Despite Smith finding a big play through the air as he hit Smith-Njigba for a 23-yard gain, the Seahawks couldn't get deeper into the Rams territory as the drive stalled out following an illegal shift and delay of game penalties. However, Seattle didn't go empty-handed as they settled for a 54-yard field goal.

FIELD GOAL SEAHAWKS 

Seahawks 10, Rams 0

Change of Possession

The Rams suffered another three-and-out as Stafford had three straight incompletions. 

Change of Possession

Another big-play through the air, this time a 53-yard completion to Metcalf, set the Seahawks up in L.A. territory. However, after two runs yielded a loss of four yards, Smith had to throw the ball away on third-down for which he was flagged for intentional grounding. The Seahawks were forced to settle for a 43-yard field goal.

FIELD GOAL SEAHAWKS

Seahawks 13, Rams 0

Change of Possession

Working in the two-minute drill the Rams get on the board right before halftime as Matthew Stafford found Puka Nacua for a four-yard touchdown pass, capping off a nine-play 75-yard drive. 

TOUCHDOWN RAMS 

Seahawks 13, Rams 7

Change of Possession

Third Quarter 

The Seahawks first drive of the second-half was a three-and-out as they couldn't convert a third-and-two. 

Change of Possession

The Seahawks defense forced a three-and-out after an offensive holding penalty negated a first-down.

Change of Possession

The Seahawks managed just three points as Jason Meyers hit a 52-yard field goal to make it once again a two-score game. 

FIELD GOAL SEAHAWKS 

Seahawks 16, Rams 7

Change of Possession

After picking up a first-down in one play as Stafford found Nacua for 12 yards, the Rams couldn't move the chains again before a punt.

Change of Possession

The Seahawks picked one first-down with a pass to Lockett. However, after a second-down sack, the Rams couldn't convert on third. 

Change of Possession

The Rams were forced to punt after six plays which was helped by an offensive holding penalty.

Change of Possession

Fourth Quarter

The Seahawks went three-and-out after Smith left the game with an apparent shoulder injury after he took a big hit from Aaron Donald on first-down. 

Change of Possession

The Rams drive lasted just two plays as a jet sweep to Atwell turned into a flea flicker as he tossed it back to Stafford, whose pass downfield was intercepted by Tariq Woolen. 

Change of Possession

Locke found Noah Fant for a four-yard completion on first before a three-yard Charbonnet run. Then, on third, Locke couldn't find Smith-Njigba, forcing another punt.

Change of Possession

Stafford found his rhythm in the passing game early, finding completions of 23, 14, and 17 yards as the Rams marched into the redzone. Following an offensive pass interference negating a six-yard touchdown pass to Darrell Henderson, the veteran running back would find the endzone plays later on a one-yard run. 

TOUCHDOWN RAMS 

Seahawks 16, Rams 14

Change of Possession

The Seahawks go three-and-out as Derion Kendrick intercepted Drew Locke's third-down pass intended for Tyler Lockett.

Change of Possession

A long 14-play drive for the Rams ended in a field goal as the Seahawks' defense stood tall despite being backed up inside their own 10-yard line. 

FIELD GOAL RAMS 

Rams 17, Seahawks 16

Change of Possession

Geno Smith found D.K. Metcalf for a gain of 21 yards as he helped set the Seahawks up for a 55-yard field goal attempt that was wide right. 

FINAL: Los Angeles Rams 17, Seattle Seahawks 16 

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