Rams vs Seahawks live game thread

Those two will be key pieces this week against the Seahawks' pass defense, which ranks middle of the pack in the NFL and allows 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 as he injured his right knee for the second time this season. He didn't practice Friday, but head coach Sean McVay expects Nacua to be healthy enough to play in Seattle.

The running game is where the Rams have the best chance of putting up big numbers. The Seahawks defense ranks fourth-worst in the NFL at stopping the run, allowing an average of 148.4 yards per game.

Third-year returning Kyren Williams should have had success as he had a rushing performance of 97 yards including a receiving touchdown. Williams has scored 10 goals this season, two of them through passing. He is likely to be involved in this aspect of the offense again.

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

The remaining inactive players for Week 9 include nose tackle Neville Gallimore, quarterback Stetson Bennett, cornerback Tre'Davious White, running back Cody Schrader and outside linebacker Brennan Jackson.

Be sure to follow our live match updates.

BEGINNING OF THE FIRST QUARTER:

SACK: Geno Smith was sacked for a four-yard loss by Tyler Davis.

TURNOVER: Geno Smith is intercepted by Jaylen McCollough.

PENALTY: Rams are flagged for holding.

PENALTY: The Rams called for a neutral zone violation.

Penalty: The Rams called for offside.

END OF FIRST QUARTER: Draw 0-0.

BEGINNING OF THE SECOND QUARTER:

TIMEOUT: The Seahawks use their first timeout of the half.

SACK: Geno Smith is sacked by Jared Verse for a loss of eight yards.

PENALTY: Seahawks flagged for offensive holding.

PENALTY: The Seahawks called for a delay of game.

PENALTY: Rams flagged for offensive holding.

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

TWO MINUTE WARNING

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

TIMEOUT: The Rams take their first timeout of the half.

TURNOVER: Matthew Stafford is intercepted by Riq Woolen.

PENALTY: The Seahawks called for an offensive hold.

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

END OF FIRST HALF: The Seahawks lead 13-3.

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

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

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

The Rams would get the ball back and have a chance to tie or take the lead before the end of the half, but quarterback Matthew Stafford threw a ball downfield that was intercepted with 33 seconds left. On the same play, receiver Puka Nacua would be disqualified for throwing a punch on 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 two touchdowns to build a three-point lead just before halftime.

The Rams couldn't generate much on offense in the first two quarters of the game. Leading receiver Cooper Kupp has 81 yards at halftime and has been the only bright spot for the Rams' offense so far in the game.

Stafford needs a big second half and a good game to bounce back from a 10-point deficit.

BEGINNING OF THE THIRD QUARTER:

PENALTY: The Seahawks called for a defensive hold.

PENALTY: Rams will be cited for illegal movement.

PENALTY: The Seahawks called for defensive pass interference.

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

PENALTY: The Seahawks called for a false start.

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

PENALTY: Seahawks flagged for offensive holding.

PENALTY: The Seahawks called for illegal contact.

Penalty: The Rams called for an offensive hold.

TIMEOUT: The Seahawks take their first timeout of the half.

PENALTY: The Seahawks are cautioned for force against the passer.

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

END OF THIRD QUARTER: The game is tied, 13-13.

BEGINNING OF THE FOURTH QUARTER:

Penalty: The Rams called for defensive pass interference.

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

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

TURNOVER: Ty Zentner's punt is blocked. The Seahawks take over the Rams' 19-yard line.

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

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

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

PENALTY: Seahawks flagged for offensive holding.

PENALTY: The Seahawks called for a false start.

Penalty: The Rams called for an offensive hold.

TIMEOUT: The Seahawks use their second timeout of the half.

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

TIMEOUT: The Rams take their first timeout of the half.

TWO MINUTE WARNING

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

TIMEOUT: The Rams take 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 cited for defensive pass interference.

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

OVER TIME:

TIMEOUT: The Rams take their first timeout in overtime.

TURNOVER: Kenneth Walker III is stopped in front of the gain line. The Seahawks turn it over on downs.

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

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

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