Key Highlights
- It worked pretty well, but Seattle did adjust throughout the game and stuffed runs late. For the game, the Rams ran the ball 39 times for 124 yards, 3.2 yards per carry, and one touchdown by Corum.
- While the run game didn’t pop, it was able to set up the Los Angeles passing game for a much better outing than the first meeting.
- The mixing and matching of personnel created favorable matchups for Matthew Stafford and Sean McVay, which allowed Stafford to throw for 457 yards and three touchdowns.
- Stafford’s connection with Puca Nacua was unstoppable as Nacua hauled in 12 passes for 225 yards and two scores, one being in overtime to give the Rams the lead. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe other receivers stepped up in the absence of Adams, including Xavier Smith catching a huge third-down pass down the field; Konata Mumpfield consistently getting open on third down over the middle with three catches for 40 yards; and rookie Terrance Ferguson taking advantage of matchups as well as McVay having a great design to put Seattle defenders in conflict to get Ferguson open for his touchdown. However, there were definitely some missed opportunities, specifically, early in the game, getting stopped on fourth and inches, being three for six in the red zone, and leaving points on the board (one touchdown was taken off the board for an illegal man downfield on a bang-bang call).
- After LA got up 30-14, it felt like they were playing not to lose instead of playing to win, which made the run game harder to get to. Moving forward, the Rams' offense will be great.
