Los Angeles
Rams
6-8
40
FINAL
37
Seattle
Seahawks
8-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a nail-biting contest, the Los Angeles Rams triumphed over the Seattle Seahawks with a final score of 40-37, solidifying their playoff hopes in Week 16 of the 2026 season. Both teams fought valiantly, but the Rams showcased their offensive prowess just when it mattered most.
Leading the charge for the Rams was quarterback Matthew Stafford, who delivered a stellar performance with 288 passing yards and three touchdowns. On the ground, Kyren Williams was a standout, rushing for 127 yards and adding crucial yardage to keep the Seahawks' defense on their heels. Meanwhile, Jaxon Smith-Njigba shone for Seattle with 118 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to secure a victory.
Defensively, the Rams made key plays that shaped the game's outcome, highlighted by Aaron Donald's two sacks, which disrupted Seattle's offensive rhythm. Trent McDuffie contributed with four tackles, ensuring the Rams' defense held strong in critical moments. With the score tied late in the game, the Rams' ability to force a crucial turnover ultimately turned the tide, allowing them to secure the win and maintain their playoff positioning.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 34 | 21 | 288 | 3 | 5 | 78.6 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 33 | 16 | 228 | 3 | 2 | 76.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 15 | 127 | 8.5 | 2 | 51 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 5 | 19 | 3.8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 5 | 118 | 23.6 | 1 | 65 | 1 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 5 | 89 | 17.8 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 5 | 77 | 15.4 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 7 | 75 | 10.7 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| A.J. Barner | TE | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Cooper Kupp | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrion Arnold | CB | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Jobe | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Clark | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Derick Hall | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Julian Love | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R.J. Mickens | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy II | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ochaun Mathis | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcus Lawrence | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18 |
| Jason Myers | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

