SEATTLE (AP) — Demarcus Robinson had the undisputed highlight for the Rams on Sunday, a one-handed, 39-yard touchdown reception in overtime that gave Los Angeles a 26-20 victory over the Seattle Seahawks.
But Matthew Stafford, who threw the beautiful deep ball that Robinson hauled in with cornerback Riq Woolen all over him, said the play of the game happened a few minutes earlier — on defense.
The Seahawks drove to the Rams 16 on the opening possession of overtime and went for it on fourth-and-1 instead of trying a field goal. Bobby Brown III and Omar Speights stopped Kenneth Walker III for no gain, setting up Stafford and the Rams’ offense. “If we don’t get the ball right there, we don’t get a chance,”
Stafford said. “The defense did a hell of a job getting us the ball back.”
Although the Rams only needed a field goal, Stafford went for the win by throwing to Robinson, who grabbed the ball in the end zone with his one free hand and secured it as he fell to the turf. Robinson spiked the ball and was mobbed by teammates.
Stafford threw for 298 yards, two touchdowns and one interception for the Rams (4-4), who have won three straight after losing four of their previous five. Robinson finished with six catches for 94 yards and both scores.
Geno Smith passed for 363 yards with three touchdowns and three interceptions for the Seahawks (4-5), who have lost four straight at home and five of six overall to fall into last place in the bunched-up NFC West. Jaxon Smith-Njigba had seven catches for a career-best 180 yards and two scores.