Rams’ comeback attempt falls short in loss to Seahawks
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba catches a pass against the Rams’ Quentin Lake on Nov. 3, 2024, at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Rams regular starting quarterback watches pregame warms up prior to the Rams playing Seattle at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. Stafford will sit out todays final game of the regular season to rest for the playoffs while backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo will start. The Los Angeles Rams host the visiting Seattle Seahawks in the final regular seaons game of the National Football League (NFL) season. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
Seattle’s Jake Bobo (left) reacts after scoring a first quarter touchdown against the Rams at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. The Los Angeles Rams host the visiting Seattle Seahawks in the final regular seaons game of the National Football League (NFL) season. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
Seattle receiver D.K. Metcalf has a ball bounce off his fingers in the endzone as the Rams Jason Taylor II defends during the first quarter at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. The Los Angeles Rams host the visiting Seattle Seahawks in the final regular seaons game of the National Football League (NFL) season. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
Rams lineback Jared Verse tries to block a pass by Seattle quarterback Geno Smith during the first quarter at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. The Los Angeles Rams host the visiting Seattle Seahawks in the final regular seaons game of the National Football League (NFL) season. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
Rams head coach Sean McVay congratulates players following a second quarter score against Seattle at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. The Los Angeles Rams host the visiting Seattle Seahawks in the final regular seaons game of the National Football League (NFL) season. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
Rams returner Jordan Whittington reacts following a large return during the second quarter against Seattle at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. The Los Angeles Rams host the visiting Seattle Seahawks in the final regular seaons game of the National Football League (NFL) season. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
Seattle’s Jake Bobo catches a first quarter touchdown as the Rams Cobie Durant defends at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. The Los Angeles Rams host the visiting Seattle Seahawks in the final regular seaons game of the National Football League (NFL) season. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
Seattle’s Julian Love slides to the ground after intercepting a Jimmy Garoppolo pass during the second quarter as the Rams Tyler Johnson follows the play at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. The Los Angeles Rams host the visiting Seattle Seahawks in the final regular seaons game of the National Football League (NFL) season. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
Rams quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is hit by Seattle’s Marquise Blair after getting a pass away during the second quarter at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. The Los Angeles Rams host the visiting Seattle Seahawks in the final regular seaons game of the National Football League (NFL) season. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
Rams defensive end Desjuan Johnson sacks Seattle quarterback Geno Smith during the first quarter at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. The Los Angeles Rams host the visiting Seattle Seahawks in the final regular seaons game of the National Football League (NFL) season. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
The Rams Demarcus Robinson makes an early first quarter reception as Seattle’s Devon Witherspoon defends at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. The Los Angeles Rams host the visiting Seattle Seahawks in the final regular seaons game of the National Football League (NFL) season. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
Seattle quarterback Geno Smith heads up field during the first half against the Rams at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. The Los Angeles Rams host the visiting Seattle Seahawks in the final regular seaons game of the National Football League (NFL) season. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
Rams backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo warms up prior to starting against visiting Seattle at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. Regular starter Matthew Stafford is sitting out Sunday’s final game of the regular season to rest in preparation for the upcoming playoffs.The Los Angeles Rams host the visiting Seattle Seahawks in the final regular seaons game of the National Football League (NFL) season. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
Rams backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo warms up prior to starting against visiting Seattle at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. Regular starter Matthew Stafford is sitting out Sunday’s final game of the regular season to rest in preparation for the upcoming playoffs.The Los Angeles Rams host the visiting Seattle Seahawks in the final regular seaons game of the National Football League (NFL) season. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
Rams backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo warms up prior to starting against visiting Seattle at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. Regular starter Matthew Stafford is sitting out Sunday’s final game of the regular season to rest in preparation for the upcoming playoffs.The Los Angeles Rams host the visiting Seattle Seahawks in the final regular seaons game of the National Football League (NFL) season. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
Rams backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo warms up prior to starting against visiting Seattle at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. Regular starter Matthew Stafford is sitting out Sunday’s final game of the regular season to rest in preparation for the upcoming playoffs.The Los Angeles Rams host the visiting Seattle Seahawks in the final regular seaons game of the National Football League (NFL) season. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
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Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba catches a pass against the Rams’ Quentin Lake on Nov. 3, 2024, at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
INGLEWOOD — The Rams opted to prioritize next week’s game over Sunday’s contest with the Seattle Seahawks. With a playoff spot already earned, it was more important to rest eight offensive starters than it was to try to pick up an 11th win.
But if you just watched Jimmy Garoppolo roll out and find Tyler Johnson for a fourth-quarter touchdown, and saw Garoppolo point at the Seattle sideline while Johnson celebrated in a manner not fit for print, you wouldn’t have known that.
Fighting the good fight or not, the Rams’ comeback attempt on Sunday came up short in a 30-25 loss.
With the defeat, the Rams (10-7) slot into the four-seed in the NFC, and in the wild-card round of the playoffs will host the loser of Sunday night’s game between the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings.
The two-point conversion meant to tie the game after that Johnson TD was unsuccessful, but the Rams had found some momentum. Cobie Durant broke up Seattle’s third-down pass on the ensuing drive, and a double move by rookie receiver Jordan Whittington led his man to fall over. Garoppolo found Whittington for a 50-yard gain, and that set up a 38-yard, go-ahead field goal by Joshua Karty for the Rams’ first lead of the day.
The Rams defense, playing a mix of starters and reserves for much of the day, nearly came away with the game-sealing turnover on the next drive.
Rams QB Jimmy Garoppolo to start in regular-season finale
Defensive tackle Tyler Davis stripped the ball from running back Kenny McIntosh and safety Kamren Kinchens, always conveniently placed, picked it up and returned it deep into Seattle territory. But outside linebacker Keir Thomas, called up from the practice squad prior to the game, was called for an offsides penalty that nullified the play.
Seattle (10-7) marched down the field with little resistance from there, and quarterback Geno Smith found Noah Fant at the goal line. The tight end somehow maintained possession despite a tackle that quite literally flipped him on his head. The two-point conversion was no good, however, and the Rams trailed by five with 3:19 to play.
The Rams were down to their final chance, facing fourth-and-3 from the Seattle 9. But Garoppolo’s throw to Whittington was low and the Rams turned it over on downs.
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