Here you go
St. Louis Rams 34, Seattle Seahawks 31
1. The conversation in Seattle this week will be about offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell's decision to run
Marshawn Lynch on 4th-and-1 in overtime with
the Seahawks trailing by three. It was the sensible call, even if it would have shown true guts to throw a slant pass like they did in the
Super Bowl.
Rams defensive linemen
Michael Brockers and
Aaron Donald disrupted the play in the backfield, getting Lynch to the ground and earning the
Rams' third win in their last four tries in St. Louis against Pete Carroll.
2. It was fitting that Donald was part of the game-winning play. He was the best player on the field by far Sunday, one of many
Rams defensive linemen to dominate their one-on-one matchups. Donald finished with eight tackles, three QB hits, three tackles for loss, and two sacks.
Robert Quinn also had a big game in a great defensive effort. The
Rams' offense and special teams essentially spotted the
Seahawks 20 points. The
Rams' defense still found a way to win the game.
3.
Nick Foles' first game as
Rams starter was a big success. He led the team on a game-tying touchdown drive to end regulation, including a great third-and-15 throw on the run. Foles was efficient throwing the ball for 297 yards on 27 attempts, although he lost two fumbles, including a corner blitz that was returned for a touchdown. Scoring 34 points against Seattle without
Tre Mason,
Todd Gurley or starting receiver
Brian Quick is amazing.
-- Gregg Rosenthal