Seattle
Seahawks
1-2
34
FINAL
40
Los Angeles
Rams
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 18 clash, the Los Angeles Rams topped the Seattle Seahawks with a final score of 40-34, securing a vital win as the regular season came to a close. With playoff implications hanging in the balance, this matchup showcased the resilience and skill of both teams as they fought for postseason positioning.
Seattle's Sam Darnold was the standout performer, throwing for an impressive 358 yards and four touchdowns, while also demonstrating his ability to keep the offense rolling. Cooper Kupp lit up the field with 156 receiving yards, proving to be a crucial target for Darnold. Jadarian Price added a solid ground game with 77 rushing yards, contributing to a well-rounded offensive effort from the Seahawks.
Defensively, the Rams were able to make key stops when it mattered most, highlighted by Braden Fiske's 1.5 sacks that disrupted Seattle's passing rhythm. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Julian Love intercepted Darnold twice, helping the Rams maintain their lead and seal the victory. Despite a valiant effort from the Seahawks, the Rams' timely defensive plays ultimately made the difference in this high-stakes matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Darnold | QB | 43 | 26 | 60% | 358 | 4 | 3 | 89.0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 50 | 32 | 64% | 313 | 0 | 2 | 64.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jadarian Price | HB | 14 | 77 | 5.5 | 48 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 29 | 3 | 24 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 16 | 39 | 2.4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 18 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Derek Parish | FB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jimmy Horn Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taysom Hill | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper Kupp | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Barner | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbie Ouzts | FB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Kupp | WR | 10 | 156 | 15.6 | 56 | 2 | 45 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 7 | 120 | 17.1 | 57 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 10 | 119 | 11.9 | 31 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Taysom Hill | TE | 9 | 81 | 9.0 | 26 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 7 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Jimmy Horn Jr | WR | 5 | 42 | 8.4 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| A.J. Barner | TE | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 10 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 10 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 13 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Derek Parish | FB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Robbie Ouzts | FB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Love | SS | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 6 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy II | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bud Clark | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derick Hall | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrion Arnold | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Jobe | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Williams | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Harrison | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Neal | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcus Lawrence | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarran Reed | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake Thomas | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anfernee Orji | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Prater | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 46 |
| Jason Myers | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 34 |
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

