The St. Louis Rams are often the forgotten team of the NFC West, perennially doomed to cellar dwellers in one of football’s best divisions. After today, the Seattle Seahawks are not going to forget the Rams any time soon.
The Rams made two huge special teams plays to pull off the shocker, knocking off the Seahawks 28-26. St. Louis got it done despite a 300 yard passing/100 yard rushing day from Russell Wilson, being out-gained on offense by a whopping 463-272 yard margin.
With the Rams already out to a quick 14-3 lead midway through the second quarter, special teams coordinator John Fassel drew up a trick play that completely flabbergasted the entire Seahawks special teams unit. Nearly every Rams special teamer pretended Seahawks punter Jon Ryan’s kick was to the extreme left, and shifted their coverage in that direction. Rams returner Stedman Bailey caught the ball on the right, and took off with a couple blockers in front of him. The Seahawks bit, and a 90-yard TD was the result:
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After the Seahawks drew within two, the Rams were faced with a 4th and 3 at their own 18 yard line and 2:55 on the clock. Naturally, they did this:
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Punter Johnny Hekker’s incredibly ballsy pass got the first down and, despite a nearly-crippling fumble near the end, allowed the Rams to hold on for a huge win.
