The Seattle Seahawks (0-1) are in bother. It’s only one sport, however that was as unhealthy an indication concerning the season to return as you can get for Week 1.
It was a 2nd half collapse of epic proportions on each side of the ball, because the Seahawks turned a 13-7 halftime lead in opposition to the Los Angeles Rams (1-0) to a 27-13 loss. The closely hyped offense not solely misplaced each Charles Cross and Abe Lucas to accidents, however even when wholesome have been simply not in sync and usually conservative. Matthew Stafford threw for over 300 yards even with out Cooper Kupp, together with 119 yards apiece for rookie Puka Nacua and third-year receiver Tutu Atwell.
How unhealthy was the 2nd half on each side of the ball? At one level the Rams outgained the Seahawks 250-3 (Seattle had 12 yards after one rubbish time run). That’s not a typo. It was a disgusting displaying with key accidents on each side of the ball. Sure, it’s the Rams, however that regarded like a foul workforce that we have been alleged to see for a lot of 2022.
Geno Smith was simply 16/26 for 112 yards and a landing, and he wasn’t helped by the offensive line being lowered to Stone Forsythe and Jake Curhan at sort out. Kenneth Walker had 64 yards on 12 carries however Seattle barely possessed the ball and he didn’t have loads of alternatives to make any performs.
DK Metcalf had the Seahawks’ solely landing.
1st Quarter
The Seahawks started the season with the ball on offense. Geno Smith threw a few completions to Tyler Lockett, together with on third down to maneuver the chains. The subsequent third down was an enormous achieve to the Rams 25 by DK Metcalf on a scramble drill by Smith. But once more Seattle transformed on third down, albeit by way of defensive move interference penalty on Cobie Durant. The subsequent third down was a third and 16 and Smith’s roll and throw to Lockett ultimately zone was knocked away. Jason Myers booted a 36-yarder by means of the uprights.
The primary defensive play for the Seahawks was a run stuff by Bobby Wagner on Cam Akers for no achieve. From there it was largely optimistic performs for the Rams, who have been in Seahawks territory very quickly. A third and 4 conversion with Kyren Williams put the Rams in subject aim vary. One other third down conversion to Van Jefferson put the Rams at Seattle’s 25. LA made it 4-for-4 on third down with an open Higbee to arrange 1st and aim. Even with 1st and aim from the 17 after a penalty, the Rams nonetheless scored with a one-yard landing for Kyren Williams. Rookie Puka Nacua made that doable with a 16-yard achieve on 2nd and aim, with a missed decide by Coby Bryant and a foul sort out by Tre Brown.
2nd Quarter
The Seahawks offense responded with an efficient mixture of optimistic runs from Ken Walker and quick passes from Geno Smith. Rookie Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught a shallow crosser to the 11. Two performs later, to cap off a 12-play, 75-yard drive, Geno discovered a large open DK Metcalf after Metcalf smoked Derion Kendrick on a blitz.
A face masks penalty and false begin on left sort out Alaric Jackson torpedoed the Rams’ second drive. Sean McVay basically gave up on 1st and 30 and we noticed our first punt. A pleasant return by DeeJay Dallas set the Seahawks up at midfield. Kenneth Walker arrange the Seahawks in subject aim vary, however that’s so far as they might go. Jason Myers booted one by means of from 42 to increase the lead.
It took solely three performs for the Rams to set to the Seahawks 40, with Stafford discovering Nacua and Brycen Hopkins for consecutive first downs. Nevertheless, the drive stalled and the Rams went for a 57-yard subject aim try with Brett Maher. His first kick as a Ram was blocked by Jarran Reed and returned by Mike Jackson to the Rams 43.
It might all be for naught. Seattle received into subject aim vary however Jason Myers missed from 39 after hitting the upright. Fortunately the Rams missed from 56 to go into the locker room, giving us a hat trick of missed subject objectives.
third Quarter
The Rams might’ve a minimum of tied the sport if not for a horrible drop by Van Jefferson, who was left alone and solely had Diggs to beat within the open subject. Seattle wasn’t so fortunate when Tutu Atwell received behind the protection for a 44-yard achieve to arrange 1st and aim on the 8-yard line. Kyren Williams scored two performs later for his second of the afternoon.
Seattle went three-and-out and misplaced each tackles Charles Cross and Abe Lucas to harm. Not supreme! Once more the Rams have been capable of march down the sector simply, primarily off an enormous catch-and-run by TE Tyler Higbee, who beat new signing Julian Love. Dre’Mont Jones hurried Stafford into an incomplete move on third down, forcing a uncommon third down cease and a Maher subject aim to increase the Rams’ lead. One other punt by the Seahawks was compounded by a concussion test for Tyler Lockett.
4th Quarter
Stafford carved up the Seahawks secondary some extra and was seldom pressured. Tutu Atwell went for over 100 yards receiving on the day. Simply when it regarded just like the Seahawks pressured one other subject aim try, Tre Brown was flagged for unlawful use of palms to the face. Julian Love made a clutch move break-up on third and aim on the 1, however Cam Akers walked in on 4th and aim on the toss.
The offense stalled some extra, the protection stored giving up large performs to Tutu Atwell and Puka Nacua. Stafford almost received Nacua for a landing over Riq Woolen, however he overthrew him and the Rams settled for a 54-yard subject aim strive from Brett Maher. To wrap issues up, Maher received yet one more subject aim to shut out the scoring.
Scoring Abstract
1st Quarter: Jason Myers 36-yard subject aim – LAR 0, SEA 3
1st Quarter: Kyren Williams 1-yard landing run – LAR 7, SEA 3
2nd Quarter: DK Metcalf 10-yard landing move from Geno Smith – LAR 7, SEA 10
2nd Quarter: Jason Myers 42-yard subject aim – LAR 7, SEA 13
third Quarter: Kyren Williams 7-yard landing run – LAR 14, SEA 13
third Quarter: Brett Maher 38-yard subject aim – LAR 17, SEA 13
4th Quarter: Cam Akers 1-yard run – LAR 24, SEA 13
4th Quarter: Brett Maher 54-yard subject aim – LAR 27, SEA 13
4th Quarter: Brett Maher 45-yard subject aim – LAR 30, SEA 13
Seahawks Harm Report
RT Abe Lucas left the sport at halftime with a knee harm.
LT Charles Cross suffered a toe harm within the third quarter and was carted off.
WR Tyler Lockett was checked for a concussion within the third quarter. He returned to the sport.
OLB Uchenna Nwosu had his knee checked out within the 4th quarter.
Subsequent Week’s Opponent
The Seahawks hit the street to tackle the Detroit Lions (1-0) at Ford Discipline on Sunday, September 17 at 10 AM PT on FOX.