The Seattle Seahawks had a chance to make a statement in their Week 10 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams, but instead, they suffered a crushing 28-12 defeat. The Seahawks were in control of the game for the majority of the first half, leading 12-7 at halftime. However, the second half was a different story, as the Rams outscored the Seahawks 21-0 in the final two quarters. This second-half collapse has left many wondering what went wrong for the Seahawks.
The most obvious issue for the Seahawks was their lack of offensive production. After scoring 12 points in the first half, the Seahawks were unable to find the end zone in the second half. The offense was plagued by turnovers, as quarterback Russell Wilson threw two interceptions and lost a fumble. The Seahawks also struggled to move the ball on the ground, as running back Chris Carson was held to just 45 yards on 16 carries.
The Seahawks’ defense also failed to make any impact in the second half. The Rams were able to move the ball at will, scoring touchdowns on three consecutive drives. The Seahawks were unable to generate any pressure on Rams quarterback Jared Goff, as he completed 22 of his 28 pass attempts for 293 yards and three touchdowns. The secondary was also unable to contain wide receiver Cooper Kupp, who caught seven passes for 220 yards and two touchdowns.
The Seahawks’ second-half collapse against the Rams was a disappointing end to an otherwise promising season. The team had been playing well in recent weeks and seemed poised to make a run at the playoffs. However, this loss has put their postseason hopes in jeopardy. The Seahawks will need to find a way to bounce back and put together a strong finish if they want to make it into the playoffs.
