The Seattle Seahawks are champions of the NFC West, thanks to Russell Wilson’s masterful performance in the second half and a resurgent defense in the 20-9 victory over the Los Angeles Rams. Wilson had two touchdowns (one pass, one run) in the second half to lead the Seahawks’ attack, ending with 225 yards of pass after being contained in the first half by a strong Rams front.
The game was tied 6-6 at halftime, but Wilson hit a 45-yard pass to David Moore and hit Carlos Hyde on an 18-yard pass on the third to 9 to prepare for the Seahawks’ first touchdown – a four yard run. which gave Seattle the 13-6 advantage. The Seahawks defense took over from there, holding the Rams at 155 yards and three points the rest of the way, with the big game coming through a fourth descent stop at the 1-yard line that resulted in a turn in the Rams’ descents and set the tone for the Seahawks’ victory.
Wilson led the Seahawks in a nine-game, 80-yard run to seal the victory, connecting in a 13-yard pass to Jacob Hollister to place Seattle 20-9 with 2:51 left. The Seahawks scored touchdowns on two of their three trips in the red zone, while the Rams failed to convert in any of their attempts in the red zone.
The Seahawks conquered NFC West and are third in the NFC playoff, the best seed they can be. The Rams need to beat the Cardinals next week to secure a playoff spot and could still miss the postseason with a defeat in Week 17.
Conclusions of this game are coming soon, but review the live blog below for analysis of this confrontation.