Demarcus Robinson’s one-handed catch in OT gives the Rams a 26-20 win over the Seahawks

SEATTLE (AP) — Demarcus Robinson made a one-handed 39-yard touchdown reception in overtime, and the Los Angeles Rams defeated the Seattle Seahawks 26-20 on Sunday.

With the Rams only needing a field goal after pushing the Seahawks on fourth down on their first possession of OT, Matthew Stafford went for the win by throwing a deep ball to Robinson, who was well covered by cornerback Riq Woolen. With his free hand, Robinson grabbed the ball in the end zone and secured it as it fell to the turf.

Stafford threw for 298 yards, two touchdowns and one interception for the Rams (4-4), who have won three straight after losing four of their last five. Robinson finished the game with six catches for 94 yards and both scores.

Geno Smith rushed for 363 yards with three touchdowns and three interceptions for the Seahawks (4-5), who have lost four straight at home and five of six overall to fall to last place in the crowded NFC West. Jaxon Smith-Njigba had seven catches for a career-best 180 yards and two scores.

The Rams rallied from a 13-3 deficit to take a 20-13 lead on Kamren Kinchens’ 103-yard interception return early in the fourth quarter, only to have the Seahawks tie it when Smith Smith-Njigba for a 14-yard touchdown touchdown with 51 seconds left.

Stafford tried to put the Rams in position for a field goal, but the shot failed just short of midfield.

Kinchens had two of Smith’s three interceptions by the Rams, both in the red zone in the fourth quarter. On first-and-goal from the 6, Smith came under pressure and threw an ill-advised throw straight to Kinchens. who made it out of the end zone and remained untouched as he ran across the field. It was the longest pick-6 in franchise history.

A blocked put put Seattle deep into Los Angeles territory again, but Smith again came under pressure and Kinchens deflected his short pass on second-and-goal from the 4.

Robinson came up big as a receiver for the Rams Puka Nacua was ejected in the second quarter for a hit on Seahawks linebacker Tyrel Dodson after an interception by Woolen.

The Seahawks, meanwhile, were without top receiver DK Metcalf because of a right knee sprain, and Smith-Njigba filled the void.

The game started quietly, with the teams combining and hitting eight times before the second quarter was half over.

The Rams got their first pick when Smith’s first-quarter pass intended for Smith-Njigba bounced off his hands and into the arms of Jaylen McCollough, who leads all NFL rookies with four interceptions this season. He is the first Rams rookie with at least four interceptions since Janoris Jenkins in 2012.

Smith hit Tyler Lockett for a 30-yard touchdown for a 6-3 lead and Seattle’s Jason Myers missed the extra point. With five seconds left in the first half, Smith-Njigba caught a 24-yard scoring pass to give it a 13-3 lead.

On LA’s first possession of the second half, Stafford connected with Robinson from one yard out to bring the Rams to within 13-10.

Injuries

Rams: CB Josh Wallace injured his leg on kickoff early in the second half and did not return. … OT Rob Havenstein limped off the field late in the third quarter with an ankle injury.

Seahawks: RT George Fant, who came off injured reserve Saturday after missing seven games with a knee injury, injured his knee in the first half.

Next

Rams: Host Miami in a Monday night game on November 11th.

Seahawks: After a bye, visit San Francisco on November 17th.

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