wv wrote:

but the one unit that looks better than every other single-unit in the AFC is — the Broncos defense. I agree with that.

Broncos offense also has Payton, and is ranked 13th in yards & 17th in points, which is enough when your defense is ranked 3rd & 3rd. Though they just lost their RB, Dobbins.

.@Seahawks @RamsNFL the Tight End Packages are a large part of the Rams success in every phase. No team gets more from their tight ends than the Rams. #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/MnAwAJqaOB

— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) November 17, 2025

from https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-scores-results/130170/rams-seahawks-week-11-takeaways-defense-shines-turnovers-win?utm_campaign=dhtwitter&utm_content=%3Cmedia_url%3E&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter

Not enough can be said about this Rams defense. They were on the field for essentially the entirety of the second quarter. The Rams had 22:11 in total time of possession and 10:30 came in the first quarter. For the rest of the game, the Seahawks nearly tripled the Rams in total time of possession. Time and time again, the Rams defense was asked to get a stop and they delivered. When the offense got stopped in the red zone, the defense created a turnover. When the Seahawks had a chance to go down the field and take the lead, it was the defense that created a turnover and put the offense in position to score.

J.B. Long@JB_Long
A kid who grew up a Rams fan, looking up to Steven Jackson, is now part of the franchise’s career Top 10 for rushing yards (9th, and well on his way to 7th).

Kyren Williams has rushed for 50+ yards in 24 straight games — longest active streak in the NFL & most in Rams history.

(Eric Dickerson had 23 consecutive games from 1985-87.)

Sigmund Bloom@SigmundBloom
Jackson – Cleveland doesn’t have an offense
Hurts – Philadelphia doesn’t need to have an offense
Stafford – Seattle defense is really good

from https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-week-11-takeaways-what-we-learned-from-sunday-s-13-games

Rams D intercepts Sam Darnold four times, fends off comeback. In an NFC West slugfest for division supremacy, the Rams’ defense bamboozled Sam Darnold, forcing the quarterback into four interceptions and holding tough in the red zone early. L.A. routinely forced Darnold off his spot and got him skittish in the pocket. The back end jumped the panicked misfires. Kamren Kinchens snagged two INTs, Darious Williams and Cobie Durant each sniped one to stymie the Seahawks’ offense. The Rams’ four interceptions matched their most in a game since 2000 (fifth time, first since Week 16, 2022 versus Denver). With the L.A. offense unable to stay on the field, the defense was forced to push back Seattle time and time again. The crew stood tall. The Seahawks racked up 414 total yards, but L.A. gave up a single touchdown. The bend-but-don’t-break plays early were massive. After the offense again couldn’t milk the clock, the defense forced a 61-yard field goal attempt that sailed way wide to end the game. The stat sheet might not look pretty, but the Rams’ defense was the difference.

Seahawks’ defense plays masterfully. What a wasted effort by Mike Macdonald’s defense. Seattle stuffed the Rams offense repeatedly after two early touchdowns – one coming off an interception. Seattle turned L.A. over on downs on the opening drive of the game. After Darnold’s first INT, it took the Rams four plays to get three yards. Seattle allowed a single drive over five plays on the afternoon on 11 possessions. After the first quarter, the Seahawks allowed just 115 total yards and five first downs on eight Rams drives. Macdonald’s D pestered Matthew Stafford, repeatedly forcing awkward passes and off-target balls. Seattle blitzed the QB on 42.9% of his passes. In the second half, Seattle allowed just 34 yards rushing. The four interceptions killed the Seahawks, with 14 of the Rams’ 21 points coming off INTs in which L.A. started inside the 25-yard-line. On the other two INTs, Seattle didn’t allow a first down (forced fumble after two plays, three-and-out).

Rams’ offense sputters. It’s a good thing Sean McVay got aggressive on fourth downs early in the game, because L.A. needed those conversions to put up points. The Rams’ offense was off-kilter much of the game. After dominating the first quarter, LA gained one yard on three plays in the entire second quarter. Their only plays in Seattle territory in the second half came off turnovers. Matthew Stafford was as off as he’d been all season, including repeatedly missing Davante Adams (one catch on eight targets, TD). Stafford threw two touchdowns but completed 53.6% of his passes for 130 yards. After the run game popped a few good ones early, it was stuffed in the final three quarters. The key: Stafford didn’t throw a pick, and the Rams won the turnover battle, 4-1.

Next Gen Stats Insight for Rams-Seahawks (via NFL Pro): Coming off three straight games using 13 personnel over 38.0% of the time for 4.7 or more yards per play, the Rams went to it on 36.0% of their plays against the Seahawks, but gained only 2.7 yards per play.

NFL Research: The Rams are 8-2 or better to start a season for the first time since 2018. The 2018 Rams started 9-1, finished 13-3, lost Super Bowl LIII versus New England. The Rams have appeared in the Super Bowl in three of the previous four seasons they started 8-2 or better (lost SB in 2018 and 2001, won SB in 1999; lost in wild-card round in 2000).

Aleric Jackson seals off Ernest Jones, Puka gets the safety … Rams ran to the bubble on that side of line and blocked it at POA. pic.twitter.com/9MipA8duJR

— Jim Youngblood 53 (@53_jim70721) November 16, 2025

Zooey wrote:

Williams had his 2 longest runs of the season (I think),

Yes. His 2 longest runs. And the one called back was a pity. That flag was an example of the Rams shoooting themselves in the foot in this game a bit more often than we’re used to seeing.

Ian Rapoport@RapSheet
From the NFL’s release on a bonkers Sunday of football:

wv wrote:

How come Stafford’s not throw’in any INTs ?

A guess? If this game is any indication, he’s throwing balls away when there’s nuthin there, much more than he used to.

Also…I think Adams + Nacua opens the field up more than Kupp + Nacua did, or just Nacua.

Here's what the NFC playoff picture looks like heading into Eagles-Lions tonight: pic.twitter.com/qsDHbhHmL6

— Sarah Barshop (@sarahbarshop) November 17, 2025

Sosa Kremenjas@QBsMVP
THE 8-2 Los Angeles Rams also have the 8th-overall pick right now.

Jourdan Rodrigue@JourdanRodrigue
– Seahawks D, as I noted last wk, perfectly built and schemed to force Rams out of 13P and also limited to just 17% success rate. Back to 64% 11P with limited numbers.
– Rams D held most explosive pass O in NFL to 1 completion of 20-plus air yards (death by paper cuts) + 4 INTS

Both defenses – artful

Gary Klein@LATimesklein
Midnight Mode, indeed.
On the day the Rams donned black uniforms for the first and only time this season, the offense largely went dark.
But the defense shined brightly.

RAMS ON FILM@RamsOnFilm
Massive divisional win, and in general win on the season. Defense was phenomenal at the end of the day only given up 1 touchdown when faced with many chances in the red zone.

Greg Beacham@gregbeacham
the Rams have won 5 straight games and still haven’t trailed since Week 6.

J.B. Long@JB_Long
Rams end Seattle’s 10-game road winning streak.
LA has won 5 straight to get to 8-2 atop the NFC (West).
Defense had to withstand 79 plays and 37:49 of Seattle possession.

PFF@PFF
The Rams defense vs the Seahawks:

🐏 4 interceptions
🐏 1 touchdown allowed
🐏 45.5 passer rating allowed

Brock Vierra@BrockVierra
The victory was ugly but often times the teams who win ugly win in the new year.

With that being said, what a game

Rams Bros.@RamsBrothers
How big was that punt that pinned Seattle on the 1? Ethan Evans has to be the special teams player of the week for that.

Nate Atkins@NateAtkins_
Davante Adams with a joyous f-bomb on his way to the podium after the win.

“Now that I got that out of the way…”

He said the offense played like “crap,” him included, but is thrilled for how the defense stepped up and won the game.

J.B. Long@JB_Long
For the QB wins crew…

Matthew Stafford is above .500 for the first time in his 17-year career: 116-115-1 as a starter.

Touchdown-saving play by Forbes. pic.twitter.com/Ul3kwHm4gB

— NFL Fashion Advice (@fashion_nfl) November 16, 2025

The kick is wide right and the Rams hang on to win!

The Rams are now 8-2 and in sole possesion of first place in the NFC Westpic.twitter.com/PdPf8RELXR

— NFL+ (@NFLPlus) November 17, 2025