Rams Week 9 had it all, the good, the bad, the ugly, and a Hollywood ending
By Bret Stuter
The Good
The Rams had roared back with 10 unanswered points to open the second half. And the defense seemed to be powered by the Rams offensive outburst. The defense forced the Seahawks offense to punt with the first possession of the half. But after the Rams tied the score, it was a brand new ball game.
The Seahawks offense returned to the football field, determined to ensure that the next points added to the scoreboard would come from their own hand. Say what you want about Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith. Yes, he makes regrettable mistakes. But he does thrown a pretty football, and he was dropping his passes perfectly into his receivers' hands.
Aided by a defensive pass interference call against DB Ahkello Witherspoon, the Seahawks steamrolled all the way down to a first down and goal to go at the LA Rams six-yard line. And then, as my heart sank,the Rams defense reeled me back in.
Rookie defensive back Kamren Kinchens, selected as a ball-hawking safety, had seen enough from undrafted rookie teammate Jaylen McCollough. So he threw his hat into the interception ring. Only he didn't just pick off the pass, he put up a 103-yard pick-6. That's right, his first NFL interception was a stunning 103 yard touchdown.
And just like that, the LA Rams defense had placed the Rams back into the lead.