Final2021 Week 5

Lumen Field, Seattle, WA

Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks, Week 5 2021

Los Angeles Rams

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26

Seattle Seahawks

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17

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Rams03131026
Seahawks0701017

LAR 26SEA 17 Final

  • Passing leader

    Matthew Stafford

    LAR · QB

    17.5PPR pts

    25/37, 365 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Robert Woods

    LAR · WR

    27.0PPR pts

    12 REC, 150 YDS

  • Seahawks leader

    DK Metcalf

    SEA · WR

    26.8PPR pts

    5 REC, 98 YDS, 2 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Nick Scott

    LAR

    1 INT, 5 TKL

Rams 26, Seahawks 17: Los Angeles rallies from 4 down at halftime

Los Angeles erased a 7–3 halftime deficit, outscoring Seattle 23–10 after the break to win 26–17. The Rams finished with a 476–354 edge in total offense and averaged 7.1 yards per play.

The Seahawks went 4-for-10 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the Rams kept the ball for 33:03.

The two teams meet again in Week 16 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +1.2 yards/play LAR 7.1 · SEA 5.9
  • +1 turnover margin LAR 1 · SEA 2 turnovers
  • +122 total yards LAR 476 · SEA 354

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

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Why the Rams Won

Los Angeles won the efficiency, turnover, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Rams vs Seahawks
RamsStatSeahawks
7.1Yards per play5.9
1Turnovers2
476Total yards354
Other team stats
67Plays60
20%Third-down conversion40%
33:03Time of possession26:57

Scoring Summary

The Rams scored three touchdowns and two field goals; the Seahawks scored two touchdowns and one field goal.

Scoring plays, Rams vs Seahawks
TimeTeamPlayLARSEA
1st quarter
No scoring
2nd quarter
9:04SEARussell Wilson → DK Metcalf, 19-yard TD Takes leadJason Myers XP07
1:08LARMatt Gay 31-yard FG37
3rd quarter
7:56LARDarrell Henderson Jr. 5-yard TD run Takes leadXP missed97
4:46LARMatthew Stafford → Tyler Higbee, 13-yard TD Extends leadMatt Gay XP167
4th quarter
9:16SEAGeno Smith → DK Metcalf, 23-yard TDJason Myers XP1614
6:08LARSony Michel 2-yard TD run Extends leadMatt Gay XP2314
2:45SEAJason Myers 32-yard FG2317
0:24LARMatt Gay 47-yard FG Extends lead2617

Fantasy Points: Rams vs Seahawks, Week 5 2021

Fantasy leaders

  1. Robert WoodsLARWR27.0 PTSWR8
  2. DK MetcalfSEAWR26.8 PTSWR9
  3. Matthew StaffordLARQB17.5 PTSQB17
  4. Darrell HendersonLARRB16.9 PTSRB20

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Matthew StaffordLARQB17.5QB1725/37365111-1097.2Start/Sit →
Russell WilsonSEAQB10.1QB2711/1615211210093.8
Geno SmithSEAQB10.5QB2610/1713111323078.3Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Robert WoodsLARWR27.0WR8WR———14121500
DK MetcalfSEAWR26.8WR9WR———55982Start/Sit →
Darrell HendersonLARRB16.9RB20RB1782111170
Cooper KuppLARWR16.2WR20WR———107920Start/Sit →
Sony MichelLARRB11.5RB29RB113711180
Tyler LockettSEAWR10.7WR38WR———105570
Tyler HigbeeLARTE9.4TE11TE———22141Start/Sit →
Alex CollinsSEARB9.2RB36RB1547032250
DeSean JacksonLARWR7.8WR56WR———31680
DeeJay DallasSEARB5.9RB46RB47022320Start/Sit →
Will DisslySEATE4.9TE29TE———42290
Penny HartSEAWR3.9WR90WR———22190
Travis HomerSEARB2.8RB60RB15011130Start/Sit →
Van JeffersonLARWR2.6WR100WR———41160
Freddie SwainSEAWR1.9WR106WR———3190
Colby ParkinsonSEATE1.1TE61TE———2110Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Los Angeles Rams

Snap Share

  1. Robert WoodsWR66 snaps99%
  2. Cooper KuppWR59 snaps88%
  3. Tyler HigbeeTE56 snaps84%
  4. Darrell HendersonRB44 snaps66%
  5. Van JeffersonWR39 snaps58%

Target Share35 targets

  1. Robert Woods40%, 14 targets
  2. Cooper Kupp29%, 10 targets
  3. Van Jefferson11%, 4 targets
  4. DeSean Jackson9%, 3 targets
  5. Tyler Higbee6%, 2 targets
  6. Other6%, 2 targets

Carry Share29 carries

  1. Darrell Henderson59%, 17 carries
  2. Sony Michel38%, 11 carries
  3. Matthew Stafford3%, 1 carries

Seattle Seahawks

Snap Share

  1. Will DisslyTE57 snaps88%
  2. Tyler LockettWR56 snaps86%
  3. DK MetcalfWR48 snaps74%
  4. Alex CollinsRB46 snaps71%
  5. Freddie SwainWR40 snaps62%

Target Share32 targets

  1. Tyler Lockett31%, 10 targets
  2. DK Metcalf16%, 5 targets
  3. Will Dissly13%, 4 targets
  4. Alex Collins9%, 3 targets
  5. Freddie Swain9%, 3 targets
  6. Other22%, 7 targets

Carry Share25 carries

  1. Alex Collins60%, 15 carries
  2. DeeJay Dallas16%, 4 carries
  3. Geno Smith12%, 3 carries
  4. Russell Wilson8%, 2 carries
  5. Travis Homer4%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Robert WoodsLARWR6699%1440%0
Cooper KuppLARWR5988%1029%0
Will DisslySEATE5788%413%0
Tyler LockettSEAWR5686%1031%0
Tyler HigbeeLARTE5684%26%0
DK MetcalfSEAWR4874%516%0
Alex CollinsSEARB4671%39%15
Darrell HendersonLARRB4466%13%17
Freddie SwainSEAWR4062%39%0
Van JeffersonLARWR3958%411%0
Colby ParkinsonSEATE3554%26%0
Johnny MundtLARTE2842%00%0
Sony MichelLARRB2334%13%11
DeSean JacksonLARWR2030%39%0
DeeJay DallasSEARB1422%26%4
Penny HartSEAWR1218%26%0
Travis HomerSEARB812%13%1
Phillip DorsettSEAWR58%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+18.4DK Metcalf26.8 PTS vs 8.4 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−6.1Tyler Lockett10.7 PTS vs 16.8 xFP
  • Highest expected volume23.6 xFPRobert Woods27.0 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Robert WoodsLAR · WR27.023.6+3.499%40% tgt—000%1440%
Matthew StaffordLAR · QB17.516.9+0.6100%37 att—3713%00%
Cooper KuppLAR · WR16.216.8−0.688%29% tgt—000%1029%
Tyler LockettSEA · WR10.716.8−6.186%31% tgt—000%1031%
Alex CollinsSEA · RB9.214.7−5.571%60% car—01560%39%
Darrell Henderson Jr.LAR · RB16.912.6+4.366%59% car—01759%13%
Geno SmithSEA · QB10.59.4+1.138%17 att—17312%00%
Sony MichelLAR · RB11.58.7+2.834%38% car—01138%13%
DK MetcalfSEA · WR26.88.4+18.474%16% tgt—000%516%
Russell WilsonSEA · QB10.18.3+1.862%16 att—1628%00%
Van JeffersonLAR · WR2.66.7−4.158%11% tgt—000%411%
Will DisslySEA · TE4.96.7−1.888%13% tgt—000%413%
DeeJay DallasSEA · RB5.95.90.022%16% car—0416%26%
DeSean JacksonLAR · WR7.85.1+2.730%9% tgt—000%39%
Freddie SwainSEA · WR1.95.1−3.262%9% tgt—000%39%
Colby ParkinsonSEA · TE1.13.4−2.354%6% tgt—000%26%
Penny HartSEA · WR3.93.4+0.518%6% tgt—000%26%
Tyler HigbeeLAR · TE9.43.4+6.084%6% tgt—000%26%
Travis HomerSEA · RB2.82.3+0.512%4% car—014%13%

Team totals: Rams 35 targets and 29 carries; Seahawks 32 targets and 25 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Matthew Stafford

LAR · QB · 17.5 pts on 16.9 expected

25 of 37 passing for 365 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 1 carry for -1 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.9 expected.

Start/Sit: Matthew Stafford →

Geno Smith

SEA · QB · 10.5 pts on 9.4 expected

10 of 17 passing for 131 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 3 carries for 23 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 9.4 expected.

Start/Sit: Geno Smith →

Robert Woods Strong role

LAR · WR · 27.0 pts on 23.6 expected

14 targets (40% of the team's), 12 catches for 150 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 23.6 expected.

Cooper Kupp

LAR · WR · 16.2 pts on 16.8 expected

10 targets (29% of the team's), 7 catches for 92 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.8 expected.

Start/Sit: Cooper Kupp →

Tyler Lockett Volume, no payoff

SEA · WR · 10.7 pts on 16.8 expected

10 targets (31% of the team's), 5 catches for 57 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 16.8 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Alex Collins Volume, no payoff

SEA · RB · 9.2 pts on 14.7 expected

3 targets (9% of the team's), 2 catches for 25 yards; 15 carries (60% of the team's) for 47 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 14.7 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

DK Metcalf Ran hot

SEA · WR · 26.8 pts on 8.4 expected

5 targets (16% of the team's), 5 catches for 98 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 8.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: DK Metcalf →

Tyler Higbee Ran hot

LAR · TE · 9.4 pts on 3.4 expected

2 targets (6% of the team's), 2 catches for 14 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 3.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Tyler Higbee →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Los Angeles Rams

  • Stock down: Darrell Henderson Jr. played 66% of the snaps, down from a 84% season average.
  • Stock down: Van Jefferson played 58% of the snaps, down from a 76% season average.

Seattle Seahawks

  • Stock up: Alex Collins played 71% of the snaps, up from a 26% season average.
  • Stock up: Will Dissly played 88% of the snaps, up from a 60% season average.
  • Stock up: DeeJay Dallas played 22% of the snaps, up from a 4% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Rams defense and Seahawks defense
Points allowed toRams DSeahawks D
QBs16.017.2
RBs20.928.9
WRs36.533.2
TEs11.914.4

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Seattle opened at 43% win probability and fell below 2% in the fourth quarter.

Seahawks win probability

Seahawks win probability by game minuteSeahawks started at 43%, stood at 61% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 8 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +25Wilson → Metcalf, 19-yd TD44% → 69%Q2 9:04
  2. −28Henderson 5-yd TD run64% → 36%Q3 7:56
  3. −26Stafford → Higbee, 13-yd TD36% → 10%Q3 4:46
  4. +29Smith → Metcalf, 23-yd TD4% → 33%Q4 9:16
  5. −28Michel 2-yd TD run30% → 2%Q4 6:08

Swing in Seahawks win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Rams vs Seahawks
Los Angeles RamsMeasureSeattle Seahawks
67Plays60
57%Pass rate58%
9.4Yds / dropback7.5
4.1Yds / carry3.7
2/10Third downs4/10

Efficiency edge Los Angeles ran 7 more plays and gained 1.9 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • LAR Woods 40% · Kupp 29% · Jefferson 11%
  • SEA Lockett 31% · Metcalf 16% · Dissly 13%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Rams vs Seahawks
ResultLARSEA
Touchdowns32
Field goals21
Punts54
Turnovers12
Turnovers on downs01
Missed field goals01

LAR turnover edge: +1

  • The Seahawks opened the scoring on their fourth possession, a 3-play, 83-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
All 24 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
LARQ1 15:005202:44Punt
SEAQ1 12:164321:42Punt
LARQ1 10:346243:23Punt
SEAQ1 7:118514:12Downs
LARQ1 2:598623:12Interception
SEAQ2 14:474131:54Interception
LARQ2 12:53322:12Punt
SEAQ2 10:413831:37Touchdown
LARQ2 9:0414637:56Field goal
SEAQ2 1:085551:06Missed FG
LARQ2 0:021-10:02End of half
SEAQ3 15:007193:57Punt
LARQ3 11:038963:07Touchdown
SEAQ3 7:56311:05Punt
LARQ3 6:515822:05Touchdown
SEAQ3 4:463-42:04Punt
LARQ3 2:425333:00Punt
SEAQ4 14:4210985:26Touchdown
LARQ4 9:166733:08Touchdown
SEAQ4 6:0811463:23Field goal
LARQ4 2:454140:36Punt
SEAQ4 2:09100:07Interception
LARQ4 2:02431:38Field goal
SEAQ4 0:243200:24End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Rams vs Seahawks Head-to-Head

The Rams and Seahawks first met in 1976 and have played 58 times since. They have been NFC West rivals since 2002.

All-time series
30–28Seahawks lead, 58 meetings since 1976
Postseason
2–1Rams won in 2004 and 2020; Seahawks won in 2025
Largest Rams win
45–61976
Largest Seahawks win
28–02009

Since 2021

6–5 Rams lead

11 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. R = Rams win, S = Seahawks win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 16 Rams at Seahawks Upcoming
  • Week 18 Seahawks at Rams Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Rams vs Seahawks
RamsStatSeahawks
12-5Record7-10
27.1Points per game23.2
372.1Yards per game323.9
6.0Yards per play5.8
21.9Points allowed per game21.5
344.9Yards allowed per game379.1

Rams vs Seahawks Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
LAR −2.5Rams covered by 6.5
Total
53.5Under: 43 points scored (by 10.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Rams28.026−2.0
Seahawks25.517−8.5

Both offenses finished under the market's expectation, which matches the low fantasy output in the Fantasy tab.

Betting Trends

Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Los Angeles Rams

Against the spread
3–2
Over/under
4–1
ATS as favorite
2–2
ATS as underdog
1–0
ATS on the road
1–1

Seattle Seahawks

Against the spread
2–3
Over/under
1–4
ATS as favorite
1–2
ATS as underdog
1–1
ATS at home
0–2

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Rams vs Seahawks Fantasy Outlook for 2026

Two meetings are left on the 2026 schedule: Week 16 in Seattle and Week 18 in Los Angeles. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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Rams vs Seahawks Game FAQ

Who won the 2021 Rams vs Seahawks Week 5 game?

The Los Angeles Rams beat the Seattle Seahawks 26–17 in Week 5 of the 2021 season. The game was played at Lumen Field in Seattle, WA, on October 7, 2021. See the Rams' 2021 schedule.

What was the final score of Rams vs Seahawks?

The final score was Rams 26, Seahawks 17. The Seahawks led 7–3 at halftime, and the second half went Rams 23, Seahawks 10.

What happened in the Rams vs Seahawks game?

Los Angeles erased a 7–3 halftime deficit, outscoring Seattle 23–10 after the break to win 26–17. The Rams finished with a 476–354 edge in total offense and averaged 7.1 yards per play. Robert Woods led all players with 12 catches for 150 yards. The Seahawks committed 2 turnovers, the Rams 1.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Rams vs Seahawks?

Robert Woods led the game with 27.0 PPR fantasy points, the WR8 of Week 5, on 12 catches for 150 yards. DK Metcalf was next with 26.8 (WR9).

Who led Rams vs Seahawks in passing, rushing and receiving?

Matthew Stafford (LAR) led all passers with 25 of 37 for 365 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Darrell Henderson (LAR) led in rushing with 17 carries for 82 yards and a touchdown. Robert Woods (LAR) led in receiving with 12 catches for 150 yards.

How many fantasy points did Robert Woods score against the Seahawks?

Robert Woods scored 27.0 points in PPR leagues, 21.0 in half-PPR and 15.0 in standard scoring against the Seahawks in Week 5 of the 2021 season, on 12 catches for 150 yards. He drew 40% of his team's targets.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Rams vs Seahawks?

DK Metcalf outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 26.8 PPR points on 8.4 xFP (+18.4). Tyler Lockett fell furthest short, with 10.7 points on 16.8 xFP (−6.1). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Rams beat the Seahawks?

The Rams beat the Seahawks 26–17 because they averaged 7.1 yards per play to 5.9, won the turnover battle 2–1, and outgained them 476–354.

Which team won the turnover battle in Rams vs Seahawks?

The Rams won the turnover battle 2–1: the Seahawks gave the ball away 2 times and the Rams 1 time. The Rams won the game.

What is the all-time Rams vs Seahawks record?

The Seahawks lead the all-time series 30–28 across 58 meetings since 1976, including a 1–2 record in the postseason.

When did the Rams and Seahawks last play before this game?

Before Week 5 of 2021, they last met in the 2020 playoffs on January 9, 2021, when the Rams beat the Seahawks 30–20.

Have the Rams and Seahawks met in the playoffs?

Yes, 3 times, most recently in the 2025 playoffs. The Rams are 2–1 against the Seahawks in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Rams vs Seahawks?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Rams −2.5, making the Los Angeles Rams 2.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 53.5. That implied about 28.0 points for the Rams and 25.5 for the Seahawks.

Did Rams vs Seahawks go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 53.5, and the teams combined for 43 points, 10.5 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Rams vs Seahawks?

The Rams covered by 6.5 against the closing line of Rams −2.5. The final margin was 9 points.