Los Angeles
Rams
7-7
35
FINAL
16
Seattle
Seahawks
5-9
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 16 matchup, the Los Angeles Rams topped the Seattle Seahawks with a final score of 35-16, solidifying their playoff positioning as the season nears its conclusion. This victory is critical for the Rams as they look to maintain momentum heading into the postseason.
Sam Darnold of the Seahawks put up impressive numbers, throwing for 306 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to move the ball effectively through the air. However, it was Kyren Williams who led the Rams' ground game with 83 rushing yards, providing a balanced attack that kept the Seahawks' defense on its heels. Cooper Kupp also shined for Seattle, racking up 157 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to turn the tide in his team's favor.
Defensively, the Rams benefited from a consistent performance that limited the Seahawks' scoring opportunities. Julian Love led the Seahawks with eight tackles, but it was the Rams' ability to contain the big plays that ultimately shifted the momentum. The game's turning point came midway through the second quarter when the Rams made a critical stop on fourth down, allowing them to maintain their lead and control the tempo for the remainder of the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Darnold | QB | 30 | 17 | 306 | 2 | 2 | 86.2 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 39 | 26 | 297 | 0 | 1 | 78.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 16 | 83 | 5.2 | 3 | 28 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 15 | 73 | 4.9 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 10 | 37 | 3.7 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cooper Kupp | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Kupp | WR | 7 | 157 | 22.4 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 2 | 95 | 47.5 | 1 | 77 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 8 | 94 | 11.8 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 4 | 65 | 16.3 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 6 | 42 | 7.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Jordan Whittington | WR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| A.J. Barner | TE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 5 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Love | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Jobe | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IV | WILL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Clark | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uchenna Nwosu | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Igbinoghene | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcus Lawrence | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy II | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rylie Mills | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaun Dolac | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Myers | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 55 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

