Game story
In Week 9 of the 2024 NFL season on 2024-11-03, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the Seattle Seahawks, pulling away with a 26–20 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
G. Smith (Seattle Seahawks) paced the passing game, with -3.58 total EPA, and +0.5% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.02 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-52.4% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Seattle Seahawks changed the game: (11:17) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left intended for 11-J.Smith-Njigba INTERCEPTED by 26-K.Kinchens [0-B.Young] at LA -3. 26-K.Kinchens to SEA 1 for 102 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at SEA -8. TOU
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 3 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 26 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 13 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Stafford · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +10.02 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 2 D. Robinson · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +6.24 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 3 T. Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +5.67 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
- 4 C. Kupp · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.27 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 5 C. White · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.55 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 6 Z. Charbonnet · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.27 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 7 K. Walker · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.05 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 8 T. Johnson · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +0.12 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.02 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Stafford — LA · Passing
M. Stafford posted the highest total EPA (+10.02) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 48 counted snaps, they averaged +0.21 EPA per play.
The signature play (-12.57 EPA) came from Seattle Seahawks: (11:17) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left intended for 11-J.Smith-Njigba INTERCEPTED by 26-K.Kinchens [0-B.Young] at LA -3. 26-K.Kinchens to SEA 1 for 102 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at SEA -8. TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Seattle Seahawks — T. Lockett (G. Smith pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Smith-Njigba (G. Smith pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — D. Robinson (M. Stafford pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Smith
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Smith-Njigba (G. Smith pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — D. Robinson (M. Stafford pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Karty
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Karty
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 13–3. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SEA 20 (Q2 33:34) — (3:34) 16-J.Karty 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-46-T.Zentner.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 30 (Q2 30:55); Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 24 (Q2 30:11) — (:11) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep middle to 11-J.Smith-Njigba for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN [0-B.Young].; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q2 30:05) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 10–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q3 23:31) — (8:31) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 15-D.Robinson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q3 23:28) — 16-J.Karty extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-46-T.Zentner.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the SEA 3 (Q3 15:30) — (:30) 16-J.Karty 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-46-T.Zentner..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the LA 6 (Q4 11:17); Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q4 10:59) — 16-J.Karty extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-46-T.Zentner.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the LA 14 (Q4 0:57) — (:57) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right to 11-J.Smith-Njigba for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q4 0:51) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson..
Overtime: Los Angeles Rams won the period 6–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the SEA 39 (OT 5:04) — (5:04) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 15-D.Robinson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 11:17) — (11:17) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left intended for 11-J.Smith-Njigba INTERCEPTED by 26-K.Kinchens [0-B.Young] at LA -3. 26-K.Kinchens to SEA 1 for 102 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at SEA -8. TOU
- Los Angeles Rams (OT 5:04) — (5:04) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 15-D.Robinson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 0:57) — (:57) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right to 11-J.Smith-Njigba for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (OT 9:14) — (9:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 11-J.Smith-Njigba ran ob at LA 25 for 31 yards (26-K.Kinchens). Penalty on LA-4-A.Witherspoon, Illegal Contact, declined. Penalty on LA-91-K.
- Seattle Seahawks (OT 7:25) — (7:25) 51-O.Oluwatimi reported in as eligible. 9-K.Walker left tackle to LA 16 for no gain (95-B.Brown; 48-O.Speights).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 11:17) — (11:17) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left intended for 11-J.Smith-Njigba INTERCEPTED by 26-K.Kinchens [0-B.Young] at LA -3. 26-K.Kinchens to SEA 1 for 102 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at SEA -8. TOU
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 6:10) — (6:10) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right intended for 88-A.Barner INTERCEPTED by 26-K.Kinchens at LA 7. 26-K.Kinchens to LA 7 for no gain (88-A.Barner).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 30:11) — (:11) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep middle to 11-J.Smith-Njigba for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN [0-B.Young].
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 30:55) — (:55) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 16-T.Lockett for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LA-91-K.Turner, Defensive Offside, declined.
Quarterback report card
G.Smith led all passers in efficiency for Seattle Seahawks, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- G.Smith (Seattle Seahawks) · 48 dropbacks · 43.8% completion · +0.5% CPOE · -0.07 EPA/play · -3.58 total EPA
- M.Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) · 48 dropbacks · 52.1% completion · -3.0% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +10.02 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Rams | Seattle Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.040 | -0.155 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.5% | 43.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.209 | -0.075 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.323 | -0.449 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.155 | +0.040 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.4% | 58.5% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Rams generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.04 vs -0.15), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Los Angeles Rams: 15 drives, -3.76 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 16 drives, -15.61 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Rams leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- M. Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 33:34 · SEA 20 · Score 3-0
(3:34) 16-J.Karty 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-46-T.Zentner. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 30:55 · LA 30 · Score 3-6
(:55) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 16-T.Lockett for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LA-91-K.Turner, Defensive Offside, declined. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 30:11 · LA 24 · Score 3-12
(:11) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep middle to 11-J.Smith-Njigba for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN [0-B.Young]. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 30:05 · LA 15 · Score 3-13
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 23:31 · SEA 1 · Score 9-13
(8:31) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 15-D.Robinson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 23:28 · SEA 15 · Score 10-13
16-J.Karty extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-46-T.Zentner. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q3 15:30 · SEA 3 · Score 13-13
(:30) 16-J.Karty 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-46-T.Zentner. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 11:17 · LA 6 · Score 19-13
(11:17) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left intended for 11-J.Smith-Njigba INTERCEPTED by 26-K.Kinchens [0-B.Young] at LA -3. 26-K.Kinchens to SEA 1 for 102 yar - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 10:59 · SEA 15 · Score 20-13
16-J.Karty extra point is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-46-T.Zentner. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 0:57 · LA 14 · Score 20-19
(:57) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right to 11-J.Smith-Njigba for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 0:51 · LA 15 · Score 20-20
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — OT 5:04 · SEA 39 · Score 26-20
(5:04) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 15-D.Robinson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Seattle Seahawks 26-20 in Week 9, 2024 on 2024-11-03.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks?
The final score was Los Angeles Rams 26, Seattle Seahawks 20 (LA 26-20 SEA) in Week 9, 2024 on 2024-11-03.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks?
Q2: Los Angeles Rams 3, Seattle Seahawks 13; Q3: Los Angeles Rams 10, Seattle Seahawks 0; Q4: Los Angeles Rams 7, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q5: Los Angeles Rams 6, Seattle Seahawks 0; Final: Los Angeles Rams 26, Seattle Seahawks 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks?
Seattle Seahawks touchdown — T. Lockett (G. Smith pass) (Q2 30:55) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Smith-Njigba (G. Smith pass) (Q2 30:11) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — D. Robinson (M. Stafford pass) (Q3 23:31) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — G. Smith (Q4 11:17) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Smith-Njigba (G. Smith pass) (Q4 0:57) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — D. Robinson (M. Stafford pass) (OT 5:04) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Karty (Q2 33:34, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Karty (Q3 15:30, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks?
G. Smith (Seattle Seahawks), 43.8% completion, +0.5% CPOE, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -3.58 total passing EPA. M. Stafford (Los Angeles Rams), 52.1% completion, -3.0% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +10.02 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks?
M. Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +10.02 on passing plays. across 48 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-12.57 EPA): (11:17) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left intended for 11-J.Smith-Njigba INTERCEPTED by 26-K.Kinchens [0-B.Young] at LA -3. 26-K.Kinchens to SEA 1 for 102 yards. FUMBLES, and rec. The biggest win-probability swing was -52.4%.
Was Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Los Angeles Rams won 26-20 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 3-4 Now 4-4 W
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 4-4 Now 4-5 L
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