Seattle
Seahawks
1-0
23
FINAL
34
Los Angeles
Rams
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 18 matchup, the Los Angeles Rams topped the Seattle Seahawks with a final score of 34-23, securing their playoff position in the 2026 season. Both teams entered the game with high stakes, but it was the Rams who ultimately came out on top, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive resilience.
Matthew Stafford was the star of the show for Los Angeles, throwing for three touchdowns while guiding the offense effectively. Kyren Williams dominated on the ground, racking up 156 rushing yards, which helped control the tempo of the game. On the other side, Sam Darnold put up impressive numbers with 309 passing yards, but the Seahawks struggled to keep pace with the Rams' explosive attack.
Defensively, the Rams were anchored by Trent McDuffie, who picked off two passes, crucially shifting momentum at key moments. Josaiah Stewart added pressure with a sack, but it was McDuffie’s interceptions that proved pivotal, halting Seattle's drives and allowing Los Angeles to maintain their lead. The turning point came late in the second quarter when McDuffie's first interception set up a touchdown that gave the Rams a commanding advantage they would not relinquish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Darnold | QB | 34 | 22 | 65% | 309 | 2 | 3 | 76.7 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 18 | 12 | 67% | 198 | 3 | 1 | 119.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 17 | 156 | 9.2 | 26 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 13 | 52 | 4.0 | 22 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Barner | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 7 | 120 | 17.1 | 22 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Jordan Whittington | WR | 1 | 77 | 77.0 | 50 | 1 | 77 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 3 | 61 | 20.3 | 3 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 6 | 50 | 8.3 | 29 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| A.J. Barner | TE | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 12 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 6 | 47 | 7.8 | 39 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 1 | 36 | 36.0 | 16 | 1 | 36 | 1 |
| Cooper Kupp | WR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josaiah Stewart | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Clark | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Murphy II | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcus Lawrence | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nehemiah Pritchett | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nikhai Hill-Green | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick O'Connell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Love | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Jobe | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wesley Bailey | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake Thomas | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jason Myers | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

