The Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams are deadlocked in a defensive showdown at Lumen Field. Currently, the Seahawks lead the Rams 6-3 thanks to a Geno Smith-to-Tyler Lockett touchdown, combined with a blocked PAT kick.
Seattle’s offense has looked stuck in the mud for most of the first half. In four of their first five possessions, the Seahawks punted. The only one that did not result in a punt was when quarterback Geno Smith’s pass on third down hit receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and bounced into the waiting arms of Rams linebacker Jaylen McCollough. Fortunately, this play would not define JSN in the first half. More on him in a bit.
But for Geno Smith, the sixth time was the charm. Smith led the Seahawks on a nine-play, 70-yard drive which was capped off with a touchdown strike to Tyler Lockett.
Tyler Lockett’s 61st touchdown gives Seattle a 6-3 lead over the Rams with under a minute left in the first half. #Seahawks pic.twitter.com/eW7Noi5qQy
— Kole Musgrove (@KoleMusgrove23) November 3, 2024
A blocked PAT attempt from Jason Myers kept the score at 6-3, but the fireworks for Seattle were only beginning. On the Rams ensuing drive, it lasted only three plays before Matthew Stafford’s pass was intercepted by Riq Woolen. The intended receiver, Puka Nacua, was ejected for throwing a punch after the interception.
Riq Woolen’s 10th career interception pic.twitter.com/9pl33GX9Kw
— The Seahawks Wire (@TheSeahawksWire) November 3, 2024
The Seahawks would only need three plays to turn extend their lead to double digits. Smith found the aforementioned JSN to give him a little redemption, as the second-year receiver hauled in the 24-yard touchdown strike. In a matter of minutes, Seattle’s shutout turned into a 10-point lead.
Instant redemption for JSN from his dropped pass earlier in the half. #Seahawks pic.twitter.com/v4o4FR1oOe
— Kole Musgrove (@KoleMusgrove23) November 3, 2024
As we like to say here at Seahawks Wire, life comes at you fast in the NFL.
First half stats:
- Total yards: Seahawks 233, Rams 147
- Passing yards: Seahawks 178, Rams 133
- Rushing yards: Seahawks 55, Rams 14
- Third down: Seahawks 2/8, Rams 2/7
- Total plays: Seahawks 36, Rams 30
- Time of possession – Seahawks 16:44, Rams 13:16
The Rams will get the ball to start the second half.
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