Final2023 Week 1

Lumen Field, Seattle, WA

Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks, Week 1 2023

Los Angeles Rams

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30

Seattle Seahawks

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13

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Rams70101330
Seahawks3100013

LAR 30SEA 13 Final

  • Passing leader

    Matthew Stafford

    LAR · QB

    14.5PPR pts

    24/38, 334 YDS

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Puka Nacua

    LAR · WR

    21.9PPR pts

    10 REC, 119 YDS

  • Seahawks leader

    DK Metcalf

    SEA · WR

    13.7PPR pts

    3 REC, 47 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Aaron Donald

    LAR

    0.5 SACK, 4 TKL

Rams 30, Seahawks 13: Los Angeles rallies from 6 down at halftime

Los Angeles erased a 13–7 halftime deficit, outscoring Seattle 23–0 after the break to win 30–13. The Rams finished with a 426–180 edge in total offense and averaged 5.5 yards per play.

The Seahawks went 2-for-9 on third down, while the Rams kept the ball for 39:23 and finished without a giveaway.

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

  • +1.6 yards/play LAR 5.5 · SEA 3.9
  • +246 total yards LAR 426 · SEA 180
  • +43% third-down rate LAR 65% · SEA 22%

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

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Why the Rams Won

Los Angeles won the efficiency, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Rams vs Seahawks
RamsStatSeahawks
5.5Yards per play3.9
426Total yards180
65%Third-down conversion22%
Other team stats
78Plays46
0Turnovers0
39:23Time of possession20:37

Scoring Summary

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

Scoring plays, Rams vs Seahawks
TimeTeamPlayLARSEA
1st quarter
9:52SEAJason Myers 36-yard FG Takes lead03
0:39LARKyren Williams 1-yard TD run Takes leadBrett Maher XP73
2nd quarter
9:16SEAGeno Smith → DK Metcalf, 10-yard TD Takes leadJason Myers XP710
4:18SEAJason Myers 42-yard FG Extends lead713
3rd quarter
8:56LARKyren Williams 7-yard TD run Takes leadBrett Maher XP1413
2:39LARBrett Maher 38-yard FG Extends lead1713
4th quarter
9:45LARCam Akers 1-yard TD run Extends leadBrett Maher XP2413
4:57LARBrett Maher 54-yard FG Extends lead2713
0:11LARBrett Maher 45-yard FG Extends lead3013

Fantasy Points: Rams vs Seahawks, Week 1 2023

Fantasy leaders

  1. Puka NacuaLARWR21.9 PTSWR9
  2. Tutu AtwellLARWR17.9 PTSWR15
  3. Kyren WilliamsLARRB17.4 PTSRB9
  4. Matthew StaffordLARQB14.5 PTSQB17

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Matthew StaffordLARQB14.5QB1724/3833400311091.3Start/Sit →
Geno SmithSEAQB9.1QB2516/261121016084.1Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Puka NacuaLARWR21.9WR9WR———15101190Start/Sit →
Tutu AtwellLARWR17.9WR15WR———861190Start/Sit →
Kyren WilliamsLARRB17.4RB9RB155222020Start/Sit →
DK MetcalfSEAWR13.7WR25WR———53471Start/Sit →
Kenneth WalkerSEARB10.7RB26RB126405430
Cam AkersLARRB8.9RB34RB22291————
Tyler HigbeeLARTE7.9TE14TE———33490Start/Sit →
Van JeffersonLARWR6.4WR62WR———54240
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaSEAWR4.3WR78WR———53130Start/Sit →
Will DisslySEATE3.7TE33TE———22170
Brycen HopkinsLARTE3.1TE36TE———21210
Tyler LockettSEAWR3.0WR87WR———42100
DeeJay DallasSEARB2.8RB59RB24011140Start/Sit →
Colby ParkinsonSEATE1.8TE44TE———2180Start/Sit →
Zach CharbonnetSEARB1.1RB74RB3110————Start/Sit →
Ben SkowronekLARWR0.0—WR———2000Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Los Angeles Rams

Snap Share

  1. Van JeffersonWR75 snaps93%
  2. Tyler HigbeeTE74 snaps91%
  3. Tutu AtwellWR64 snaps79%
  4. Puka NacuaWR63 snaps78%
  5. Kyren WilliamsRB53 snaps65%

Target Share37 targets

  1. Puka Nacua41%, 15 targets
  2. Tutu Atwell22%, 8 targets
  3. Van Jefferson14%, 5 targets
  4. Tyler Higbee8%, 3 targets
  5. Brycen Hopkins5%, 2 targets
  6. Other11%, 4 targets

Carry Share40 carries

  1. Cam Akers55%, 22 carries
  2. Kyren Williams38%, 15 carries
  3. Matthew Stafford8%, 3 carries

Seattle Seahawks

Snap Share

  1. DK MetcalfWR48 snaps94%
  2. Tyler LockettWR45 snaps88%
  3. Kenneth WalkerRB32 snaps63%
  4. Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR30 snaps59%
  5. Noah FantTE25 snaps49%

Target Share24 targets

  1. DK Metcalf21%, 5 targets
  2. Kenneth Walker21%, 5 targets
  3. Jaxon Smith-Njigba21%, 5 targets
  4. Tyler Lockett17%, 4 targets
  5. Will Dissly8%, 2 targets
  6. Other13%, 3 targets

Carry Share18 carries

  1. Kenneth Walker67%, 12 carries
  2. Zach Charbonnet17%, 3 carries
  3. DeeJay Dallas11%, 2 carries
  4. Geno Smith6%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
DK MetcalfSEAWR4894%521%0
Van JeffersonLARWR7593%514%0
Tyler HigbeeLARTE7491%38%0
Tyler LockettSEAWR4588%417%0
Tutu AtwellLARWR6479%822%0
Puka NacuaLARWR6378%1541%0
Kyren WilliamsLARRB5365%25%15
Kenneth WalkerSEARB3263%521%12
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaSEAWR3059%521%0
Noah FantSEATE2549%00%0
Colby ParkinsonSEATE2243%28%0
Cam AkersLARRB2835%00%22
Will DisslySEATE1631%28%0
Brycen HopkinsLARTE2328%25%0
Ben SkowronekLARWR2126%25%0
Zach CharbonnetSEARB1224%00%3
Jake BoboSEAWR1224%00%0
DeeJay DallasSEARB1122%14%2
Cody ThompsonSEAWR24%00%0
Demarcus RobinsonLARWR34%00%0
Davis AllenLARTE11%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+5.4DK Metcalf13.7 PTS vs 8.3 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−5.0Kenneth Walker III10.7 PTS vs 15.7 xFP
  • Highest expected volume25.0 xFPPuka Nacua21.9 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Puka NacuaLAR · WR21.925.0−3.178%41% tgt—000%1541%
Matthew StaffordLAR · QB14.517.8−3.3100%38 att—3838%00%
Kenneth Walker IIISEA · —10.715.7−5.063%67% car—01267%521%
Cam AkersLAR · RB8.913.5−4.635%55% car—02255%00%
Tutu AtwellLAR · WR17.913.4+4.579%22% tgt—000%822%
Kyren WilliamsLAR · RB17.412.5+4.965%38% car—01538%25%
Geno SmithSEA · QB9.111.6−2.5100%26 att—2616%00%
DK MetcalfSEA · WR13.78.3+5.494%21% tgt—000%521%
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaSEA · WR4.38.3−4.059%21% tgt—000%521%
Van JeffersonLAR · WR6.48.3−1.993%14% tgt—000%514%
Tyler LockettSEA · WR3.06.7−3.788%17% tgt—000%417%
Tyler HigbeeLAR · TE7.95.0+2.991%8% tgt—000%38%
Ben SkowronekLAR · WR0.03.3−3.326%5% tgt—000%25%
Brycen HopkinsLAR · TE3.13.3−0.228%5% tgt—000%25%
Colby ParkinsonSEA · TE1.83.3−1.543%8% tgt—000%28%
Will DisslySEA · TE3.73.3+0.431%8% tgt—000%28%
DeeJay DallasSEA · RB2.82.9−0.122%11% car—0211%14%
Zach CharbonnetSEA · RB1.11.8−0.724%17% car—0317%00%

Team totals: Rams 37 targets and 40 carries; Seahawks 24 targets and 18 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 2023 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.61 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Geno Smith

SEA · QB · 9.1 pts on 11.6 expected

16 of 26 passing for 112 yards, 1 touchdown; 1 carry for 6 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.6 expected.

Start/Sit: Geno Smith →

Puka Nacua Volume, no payoff

LAR · WR · 21.9 pts on 25.0 expected

15 targets (41% of the team's), 10 catches for 119 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 25.0 expected.

Start/Sit: Puka Nacua →

Cam Akers

LAR · RB · 8.9 pts on 13.5 expected

22 carries (55% of the team's) for 29 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.5 expected.

Kenneth Walker III Volume, no payoff

SEA · — · 10.7 pts on 15.7 expected

5 targets (21% of the team's), 4 catches for 3 yards; 12 carries (67% of the team's) for 64 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 15.7 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

DK Metcalf Ran hot

SEA · WR · 13.7 pts on 8.3 expected

5 targets (21% of the team's), 3 catches for 47 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 8.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: DK Metcalf →

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2023 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Rams defense and Seahawks defense
Points allowed toRams DSeahawks D
QBs18.916.5
RBs16.026.6
WRs34.534.4
TEs13.212.4

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

How the Game Swung

Seattle opened at 63% win probability, climbed as high as 82%, then lost.

Seahawks win probability

Seahawks win probability by game minuteSeahawks started at 63%, stood at 81% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 9 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −23Williams 1-yd TD run71% → 48%Q1 0:39
  2. +25Smith → Metcalf, 10-yd TD46% → 71%Q2 9:16
  3. −28Williams 7-yd TD run82% → 54%Q3 8:56
  4. −16Maher 38-yd FG52% → 36%Q3 2:39
  5. −24Akers 1-yd TD run27% → 3%Q4 9:45

Swing in Seahawks win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Rams vs Seahawks
Los Angeles RamsMeasureSeattle Seahawks
78Plays46
49%Pass rate61%
8.8Yds / dropback3.4
2.3Yds / carry4.7
11/17Third downs2/9

Efficiency edge Los Angeles ran 32 more plays and gained 5.4 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • LAR Nacua 41% · Atwell 22% · Jefferson 14%
  • SEA Metcalf 21% · Smith-Njigba 21% · Walker 21%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Rams vs Seahawks
ResultLARSEA
Touchdowns31
Field goals32
Punts14
Turnovers00
Missed field goals21
  • The Seahawks opened the scoring on their first possession, a 12-play, 57-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
  • The Rams drained the clock with four second-half drives of four to seven minutes.
All 18 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
SEAQ1 15:0012575:08Field goal
LARQ1 9:5216759:13Touchdown
SEAQ1 0:3912756:23Touchdown
LARQ2 9:163-62:12Punt
SEAQ2 7:046282:46Field goal
LARQ2 4:187372:33Missed FG
SEAQ2 1:455211:14Missed FG
LARQ2 0:316330:31Missed FG
LARQ3 15:0010766:04Touchdown
SEAQ3 8:56351:03Punt
LARQ3 7:539605:14Field goal
SEAQ3 2:394101:35Punt
LARQ3 1:0414796:19Touchdown
SEAQ4 9:45320:36Punt
LARQ4 9:099404:12Field goal
SEAQ4 4:573-241:41Punt
LARQ4 3:169323:05Field goal
SEAQ4 0:11190:11End 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 2023 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Rams vs Seahawks
RamsStatSeahawks
10-7Record9-8
23.8Points per game21.4
359.3Yards per game322.9
5.6Yards per play5.5
22.2Points allowed per game23.6
337.9Yards allowed per game371.4

Rams vs Seahawks Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
SEA −4.5Seahawks failed to cover by 21.5
Total
44Under: 43 points scored (by 1)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Seahawks24.313−11.3
Rams19.830+10.3

The Rams beat their implied total and the Seahawks fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.

Betting Trends

Last 5 meetings: Rams 5–0 ATS, unders 4–1.

Each team's 2023 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Los Angeles Rams

Against the spread
1–0
Over/under
0–1
ATS as underdog
1–0
ATS on the road
1–0

Seattle Seahawks

Against the spread
0–1
Over/under
0–1
ATS as favorite
0–1
ATS at home
0–1

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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2023 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Rams vs Seahawks Game FAQ

Who won the 2023 Rams vs Seahawks Week 1 game?

The Los Angeles Rams beat the Seattle Seahawks 30–13 in Week 1 of the 2023 season. The game was played at Lumen Field in Seattle, WA, on September 10, 2023. See the Rams' 2023 schedule.

What was the final score of Rams vs Seahawks?

The final score was Rams 30, Seahawks 13. The Seahawks led 13–7 at halftime, and the second half went Rams 23, Seahawks 0.

What happened in the Rams vs Seahawks game?

Los Angeles erased a 13–7 halftime deficit, outscoring Seattle 23–0 after the break to win 30–13. The Rams finished with a 426–180 edge in total offense and averaged 5.5 yards per play. Puka Nacua led all players with 10 catches for 119 yards.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Rams vs Seahawks?

Puka Nacua led the game with 21.9 PPR fantasy points, the WR9 of Week 1, on 10 catches for 119 yards. Tutu Atwell was next with 17.9 (WR15). See Puka Nacua's 2023 game log.

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

Matthew Stafford (LAR) led all passers with 24 of 38 for 334 yards. Kenneth Walker (SEA) led in rushing with 12 carries for 64 yards. Puka Nacua (LAR) led in receiving with 10 catches for 119 yards.

How many fantasy points did Puka Nacua score against the Seahawks?

Puka Nacua scored 21.9 points in PPR leagues, 16.9 in half-PPR and 11.9 in standard scoring against the Seahawks in Week 1 of the 2023 season, on 10 catches for 119 yards. He drew 41% 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 13.7 PPR points on 8.3 xFP (+5.4). Kenneth Walker III fell furthest short, with 10.7 points on 15.7 xFP (−5.0). 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.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Rams vs Seahawks?

Puka Nacua had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 25.0 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 21.9. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Rams come back to beat the Seahawks?

The Rams' chances of winning fell as low as 18% in the third quarter. Kyren Williams' 7-yard touchdown run in the third quarter was the biggest swing of the game. They finished the comeback with a 30–13 win.

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 1 of 2023, they last met in the 2022 season on January 8, 2023, when the Seahawks beat the Rams 19–16.

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 Seahawks −4.5, making the Seattle Seahawks 4.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 44. That implied about 24.3 points for the Seahawks and 19.8 for the Rams.

Did Rams vs Seahawks go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 44, and the teams combined for 43 points, 1 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Rams vs Seahawks?

The Rams covered as 4.5-point underdogs against the closing line of Seahawks −4.5. The final margin was 17 points.