The Rams’ offense, led by Matthew Stafford, delivered three touchdowns and 300-plus passing yards, with wideouts Puka Nacua and Adams providing key plays and Blake Corum contributing big moments. Kyren Williams scored a receiving TD but wasn’t efficient on the ground.
Defensively, Los Angeles could generate pressure on Darnold—three sacks were not enough to tilt the game—while the secondary struggled to contain Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who piled up extensive yardage and a score.
Coaching missteps weighed on the Rams late, with Sean McVay facing scrutiny for decisions in the closing minutes, including a non-score FG attempt and a fourth-down call that backfired.
Seattle’s offense was equally potent, as Sam Darnold threw for three touchdowns and 346 yards, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba hauled in 10 passes for 153 yards and a TD. Kenneth Walker contributed a rushing TD despite a modest per-carry average.
The Seahawks’ defense held Kyren Williams to 39 yards on 10 carries, even as the unit surrendered nearly 500 total yards overall; the late stops were pivotal to preserving the win.
Seattle earned an A- for its offensive execution and an A- overall coaching grade, reflecting a well-executed game plan and faith in Darnold that paid off as the team advances to a high-profile Super Bowl LX rematch with the Patriots.
