These two will be key pieces this week against a Seahawks pass defense that ranks in the middle of the pack in the NFL, allowing 208.1 yards per game through the air. Kupp and Nacua, along with veteran Demarcus Robinson, will receive heavy targets from quarterback Matthew Stafford.

Nacua may play a more limited role than he did a week ago, when he adjusted his right knee for the second time this season. He did not practice Friday, but head coach Sean McVay expects Nacua to be healthy enough to play in Seattle.

In the running game, the Rams have the best chance to post big numbers. The Seahawks defense ranks fourth-worst in the NFL at stopping the run, averaging 148.4 yards per game.

Third-year back Kyren Williams should have success as he is coming off a 97-yard rushing performance, including a receiving touchdown. Williams has scored ten times this season, two of which came on a pass play. He will likely be involved in that aspect of the offense again.

There are several inactive players for Sunday’s ballgame, starting with punter Ethan Evans (illness) and wide receiver Jordan Whittington (shoulder).

Among the remaining inactive players in Week 9 are nose tackle Neville Gallimore, quarterback Stetson Bennett, cornerback Tre’Davious White, running back Cody Schrader and outside linebacker Brennan Jackson.

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BEGINNING OF THE FIRST QUARTER:

SACK: Geno Smith sacked for a loss of four yards by Tyler Davis.

TURNOVER: Geno Smith is intercepted by Jaylen McCollough.

PENALTY: Rams flagged for holding.

PENALTY: Rams called for a foul in the neutral zone.

PENALTY: Rams whistled for offside.

END OF THE FIRST QUARTER: 0-0 draw.

BEGINNING OF THE SECOND QUARTER:

TIMEOUT: Seahawks use their first timeout of the half.

SACK: Geno Smith is sacked by Jared Verse for an eight-yard loss.

PENALTY: Seahawks are flagged for offensive holding.

PENALTY: Seahawks called for postponement of game.

PENALTY: Rams flagged for offensive holding.

SCORE UPDATE NO. 1: Joshua Karty scores the field goal. Rams leads 3-0.

TWO MINUTE WARNING

SCORE UPDATE NO. 2: Geno Smith finds Tyler Lockett for a 30-yard touchdown. Seahawks missed the extra point. Seahawks lead 6-3.

TIMEOUT: Rams call their first timeout of the half.

TURNOVER: Matthew Stafford is intercepted by Riq Woolen.

PENALTY: Seahawks called for offensive holding.

SCORE UPDATE NO. 3: Geno Smith connects with Jaxon Smith-Njigba for a 24-yard touchdown. Seahawks lead 13-3.

END OF FIRST HALF: Seahawks lead 13-3.

The Rams blundered in the final minute of the first half, allowing 13 points and taking a 3-0 lead.

The Rams found the scoreboard first with a Joshua Karty field goal late in the second quarter and looked to enter halftime with a slim lead. The next 51 seconds would be filled with 13 points from the Seahawks, including a crucial Rams turnover.

With 51 seconds left, Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith found the end zone with a 30-yard touchdown strike to receiver Tyler Lockett that gave the Seahawks a 6-3 lead.

The Rams would get the ball back with a chance to tie or take the lead before the end of the half, but quarterback Matthew Stafford threw a deep ball that was intercepted with 33 seconds left. On the same play, receiver Puka Nacua would be disqualified for punching a Seahwawks defender.

Smith would drive his team back down the field and find Jaxon-Smith-Njigba for a touchdown score with five seconds left in the half. In less than 60 seconds, the Rams allowed a pair of touchdowns to cough up a three-point lead just before halftime.

The Rams couldn’t generate much offense through the first two quarters. Leading receiver Cooper Kupp has 81 yards at the half and has been the lone bright spot for the Rams offense in the game so far.

It will take a big second half from Stafford and a good game to come back from a 10 point deficit.

BEGINNING OF THE THIRD QUARTER:

PENALTY: Seahawks called for defensive holding.

PENALTY: Rams caught for illegal movement.

PENALTY: Seahawks called for defensive pass interference.

SCORE UPDATE NO. 4: Matthew Stafford connects with Demarcus Robinson for a 1-yard touchdown score. Seahawks lead 13-10.

PENALTY: Seahawks called for a false start.

SACK: Geno Smith is sacked by Byron Young for a loss of four yards.

PENALTY: Seahawks are flagged for offensive holding.

PENALTY: Seahawks called for illegal contact.

PENALTY: Rams called for offensive holding.

TIMEOUT: Seahawks call their first timeout of the half.

PENALTY: Seahawks were flagged for roughing the passer.

SCORE UPDATE NO. 5: Joshua Karty kicks the field goal. Rams and Seahawks are tied, 13-13.

END OF THIRD QUARTER: Match tied, 13-13.

BEGINNING OF FOURTH QUARTER:

PENALTY: Rams called for defensive pass interference.

SCORE UPDATE NO. 6: Geno Smith is intercepted by Kamren Kinchens for a pick-six 103-yard touchdown score. Rams lead 20-13.

SACK: Geno Smith is sacked for a loss of 10 yards.

TURNOVER: Ty Zentner’s kick is blocked. Seahawks take over at the Rams’ 19-yard line.

SACK: Geno Smith is sacked by Quinten Lake for a loss of zero yards.

TURNOVER: Geno Smith is intercepted for the second time by Kamren Kinchens.

SACK: Geno Smith is sacked by Braden Fiske for a loss of six yards.

PENALTY: Seahawks are flagged for offensive holding.

PENALTY: Seahawks called for a false start.

PENALTY: Rams called for offensive holding.

TIMEOUT: Seahawks use their second timeout of the half.

TIMEOUT: Seahawks call their third and final timeout of the half.

TIMEOUT: Rams call their first timeout of the half.

TWO MINUTE WARNING

SACK: Geno Smith is sacked by Braden Fiske for a loss of 14 yards.

TIMEOUT: Rams call their second timeout of the half.

SCORE UPDATE NO. 7: Geno Smith finds Jaxon Smith-Njigba for a 14-yard touchdown strike. Rams and Seahawks are tied 20-20.

PENALTY: Seahawks flagged for defensive pass interference.

END OF FOURTH QUARTER: Rams and Seahawks are tied, 20-20.

OVERTIME:

TIMEOUT: Rams call their first timeout of overtime.

TURNOVER: Kenneth Walker III is stopped before the line to win. Seahawks turn it over on downs.

SCORE UPDATE NO. 8: Matthew Stafford finds Demarcus Robinson for a 39-yard touchdown. Rams lead 26-20.

FINAL SCORE: Rams win in overtime, 26-20.

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