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Matthew Stafford’s 39-yard TD pass to Demarcus Robinson lifts Rams to thrilling 26-20 win over Seahawks in overtime
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Matthew Stafford’s 39-yard TD pass to Demarcus Robinson lifts Rams to thrilling 26-20 win over Seahawks in overtime

SEATTLE – The Rams defense got a 4th-and-1 stop inside the redzone, then quarterback Matthew Stafford connected with wide receiver Demarcus Robinson for the walk-off, 39-yard touchdown, giving Los Angeles (4-4) a 26- 20 win over the Seahawks Sunday at Lumen Field.

The Seahawks (4-5) tied the game at 20-20 on a 14-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Geno Smith to wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, giving the ball back to the Rams with less than a minute remaining according to the regulations. The Rams reached their own 49, but couldn’t get the conversion on 3rd and 2 from that spot and were forced to punt.

Getting the ball back with 19 seconds left in regulation time, Seattle ran out the clock to send the game to overtime.

The Seahawks won the coin toss and got the ball first in overtime, capitalizing and driving to the Rams’ 16-yard line, where they went for it on 4th and 1 and were stuffed by the Rams defense.

On the ensuing possession, quarterback Matthew Stafford marched the Rams down the field and then fired a 39-yard touchdown pass to Demarcus Robinson to earn the victory.

Rookie safety Kamren Kinchens recorded his first career interception and returned it 103 yards for a touchdown. The go-ahead pick-6 gave the Rams a 20-13 lead early in the fourth quarter; the scoring play was part of the Rams outscoring the Seahawks 17-0 in the second half. Los Angeles trailed Seattle 13-3 at halftime.

The Rams’ defense had three interceptions – rookie safety Jaylen McCollough extended his team lead with his fourth of the season – and also recorded seven sacks in the win, led by defensive end Braden Fiske’s two.

Los Angeles had to overcome the absence of wide receiver Puka Nacua, who had one reception for 11 yards before being ejected in the second quarter for an unnecessary roughness penalty.

Both teams combined to score 178 penalties on 20 penalties in the match.

Here’s the full game overview:

After a pair of scoreless opening drives, the Rams were well positioned to add points thanks to an interception by safety Jaylen McCollough at midfield midway through the first quarter, but a holding penalty that took away a long run by Kyren Williams ultimately derailed the series. Neither team could build an attacking rhythm in a goalless first quarter.