INGLEWOOD, CA — The Los Angeles Rams put on a show of dominance in their NFC Divisional game against the Seattle Seahawks, securing a decisive 49-24 victory. The Rams’ explosive offense and opportunistic defense proved too much for the Seahawks, sending the Rams into an NFC Championship clash with the 6th seeded San Francisco 49ers — with the advantage of playing on their home turf.
From the start, the Rams unleashed a relentless assault, racking up 21 points in the first quarter alone, thanks to the arm of their rookie quarterback, George Johnson. Johnson connected with Cam Akers and Jody Fortson for touchdowns, setting the tone early. The Seahawks struggled to find their footing against the Rams’ voracious defense, which contributed significantly to the scoreboard with a pick-six.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith fought valiantly, throwing for 380 yards and three touchdowns. However, his efforts were overshadowed by three interceptions that the Rams capitalized on, one of which dashed any hopes of a late-game comeback.
“It’s all about taking advantage of every opportunity,” said Johnson, reflecting on the victory. “Our team did that today on both sides of the ball, and we have to carry that into next week.”
The Seahawks’ head coach praised his team’s resilience despite the defeat, “I’m proud of how we battled out there. We came up against a tough Rams team, but we never gave up.”
Rams running back Akers had a stellar performance, contributing to the Rams’ balanced attack, while wide receiver Emmett Brown had a standout 80-yard touchdown reception, highlighting the depth of playmakers at the Rams’ disposal.
With this emphatic win, the Rams look ahead to their matchup with the 49ers, which promises to be a riveting contest. “We know what’s at stake,” said Rams head coach. “We’re excited to have the chance to compete for the NFC Championship at home, and we’ll be ready.”
This game will be remembered for its high-scoring drama and the emergence of the Rams as a force to be reckoned with in the NFC. The Rams’ journey continues as they prepare to take on the 49ers in what’s sure to be a memorable NFC Championship game, with the winner just one step away from the ultimate prize in the 2K Online Franchise League.
TEAM STATS |
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Offensive Yards Gained |
424 | 424 |
Total Yards Gained |
429 | 565 |
Penalties |
0 | 0 |
Penalty yards |
0 | 0 |
Total first downs |
26 | 19 |
3rd down efficiency |
4 - 9 , 44.4% | 3 - 5 , 60.0% |
4th down effiency |
1 - 1 , 100.0% | 0 - 0 , 0.0% |
2 point conversion |
0 - 0 , 0.0% | 0 - 0 , 0.0% |
Trips to red zone |
6 | 7 |
Red zone touchdowns |
3 | 3 |
Red zone field goals |
0 | 0 |
Red zone efficiency |
50.0% | 42.9% |
Defensive sacks |
0 | 3 |
Defensive Interceptions |
1 | 3 |
Defensive forced fumbles |
0 | 1 |
Defensive F.F. recovered |
0 | 1 |
Stats
Passing
Seattle Seahawks
Player |
qbr |
com/att |
pct |
yds |
lng |
td |
int |
sck |
G.Smith | 96.7 | 34 / 44 | 77.3 | 380 | 34 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Rushing
Seattle Seahawks
Player |
att |
yds |
lng |
td |
avg |
big |
yac |
K.Walker III | 9 | 48 | 12 | 0 | 5.3 | 0 | 13 | G.Smith | 6 | 19 | 10 | 0 | 3.2 | 0 | 7 |
Receiving
Seattle Seahawks
Player |
rec |
yds |
avg |
td |
yac |
lng |
drop |
C.Bowles | 8 | 95 | 11.9 | 1 | 30 | 34 | 1 | D.Metcalf | 7 | 92 | 13.1 | 0 | 37 | 21 | 1 | K.Walker III | 8 | 82 | 10.3 | 0 | 45 | 17 | 0 | T.Lockett | 6 | 65 | 10.8 | 1 | 8 | 26 | 0 | J.Smith-Njigba | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 0 | A.Trautman | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 9 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
Seattle Seahawks
Player |
tckl |
sck |
pdef |
int |
int yds |
td |
ff |
ffr |
J.Love | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | J.Reed II | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | J.Reed | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | D.Bush | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | T.Woolen | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | B.Mafe | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | S.Holloway | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q.Diggs | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | D.Witherspoon | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | D.Taylor | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | M.Jackson Sr | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | D.Starks | 4 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
Seattle Seahawks
Player |
fg |
fg pct |
lng |
xp |
xp pct |
50+ |
50+ pct |
J.Myers | 1 / 1 | 100.0 | 57 | 3 / 3 | 100.0 | 1 / 1 | 100.0 |
Punting
Seattle Seahawks
Player |
punts |
yds |
avg |
tb |
in20 |
lng |
blk |
M.Dickson | 2 | 91 | 32.0 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 0 |