Overview
- Seattle held Los Angeles to 249 total yards and limited Matthew Stafford to 130 passing yards, with the Rams converting 2 of 11 third downs.
- Two Rams touchdowns followed interceptions that set up short fields, and the Seahawks again faltered in the red zone.
- Head coach Mike Macdonald praised a healthier secondary and strong overall effort, while linebacker Ernest Jones IV publicly defended Darnold.
- Rams safety Kamren Kinchens said Darnold was flinching under pressure, and anonymous coaches described a tendency to hold the ball and play hero ball under duress.
- Coverage urged schematic tweaks such as a steadier run mix and quicker answers even as Kenneth Walker III ran for 67 yards and a touchdown and TE AJ Barner caught 10 passes; Seattle visits Tennessee on Nov. 23 before hosting Minnesota on Nov. 30.