Thursday Night Football: Rams Edge Seahawks

Seattle, WA – December 19, 2025 – In a rain-soaked, wind-whipped battle for NFC West supremacy and the conference’s top seed, the Los Angeles Rams held off a fierce comeback attempt by the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday Night Football. The game, played under challenging conditions at Lumen Field with gusty winds up to 16 mph and intermittent heavy showers, showcased gritty performances from both sides as the Rams leaned on their veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford and a dominant run game.

Both teams entered the matchup with identical 11-3 records, making this the first Thursday night game featuring two 11-win teams. The Rams, holding the head-to-head tiebreaker from their 21-19 Week 11 victory, aimed to sweep the season series and solidify their path to the No. 1 seed. The Seahawks, riding a four-game win streak, sought revenge and control of the division.

Key Moments and Scoring Summary

• First Quarter: Seattle struck first on a methodical drive capped by Zach Charbonnet’s 4-yard touchdown run, giving the hosts a 7-0 lead.
• Second Quarter: The Rams responded with field goals and a short touchdown pass from Stafford to rookie tight end Terrance Ferguson, taking a slim advantage into halftime.
• Third Quarter: Kenneth Walker III exploded for a 55-yard touchdown run early in the half, putting Seattle ahead 14-13. The Rams countered with another field goal from Harrison Mevis to reclaim the lead at 16-14 late in the quarter.
• The game remained a defensive slugfest, with both teams struggling in the red zone due to the slippery conditions and strong front-seven play.

Matthew Stafford was efficient early, completing 12 of 18 passes for 167 yards and a touchdown in the first half alone. Kyren Williams and Blake Corum powered the Rams’ ground attack, wearing down Seattle’s stout run defense (which entered allowing just 91.6 yards per game). On the Seahawks’ side, Sam Darnold managed the game conservatively, while Walker provided big plays, including a 46-yard screen pass reception.

Standout performers included:

• Kenneth Walker III (Seahawks): 55-yard TD run, plus key contributions in the pass game.
• Kyren Williams (Rams): Consistent gains, helping control clock in adverse weather.
• Jaxon Smith-Njigba (Seahawks): Quiet in the first half (0 catches on 1 target) but a focal point for Seattle’s offense; he leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards entering the game.
• Cooper Kupp (Seahawks): Limited impact but drew coverage attention.
• Notable absences/injuries: Rams WR Davante Adams (hamstring) inactive; Seahawks OL Charles Cross out.

Implications for NFC West and Playoffs

The NFC West remains ultra-competitive:

• Rams and Seahawks: Tied at the top (winner takes sole possession).
• San Francisco 49ers: Lurking at 10-4, with a potential path to the division if results favor them.

A Rams win would clinch a playoff spot and strengthen their hold on the No. 1 seed. For Seattle, a victory would flip the tiebreaker and boost their home-field hopes.

How to Watch and Weather Impact

The game streamed exclusively on Amazon Prime Video (with local broadcasts in LA and Seattle markets), kicking off at 8:15 p.m. ET. Blustery conditions forced both offenses to emphasize the run, lowering the over/under from 46.5 to 42.5.

This rematch lived up to the hype as one of the season’s biggest games, highlighting why the NFC West is the league’s deepest division. Stay tuned for final stats and postgame reactions as the playoff picture sharpens.