In a tightly contested battle, the Los Angeles Rams narrowly defeated the Seattle Seahawks 22-20 in Week 16 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, both teams fought hard, but the Rams managed to hold off the Seahawks in a thrilling finish. Matthew Stafford led the Rams offensively, throwing for 264 yards, while the Seahawks found success through Jalen Milroe, who tossed two touchdown passes. On the ground, Isaac Guerendo shone for Seattle, rushing for 86 yards, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba was a key target, racking up 114 receiving yards to keep the Seahawks competitive throughout the game. Defensively, the Rams' Kam Curl made a critical impact with an interception, helping to swing momentum in favor of Los Angeles. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Rams' defense stiffened, forcing a turnover on downs that allowed them to maintain their slim lead and secure the win. Nehemiah Pritchett led the Seahawks' defensive efforts with eight total tackles, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Rams' timely plays.