FIRST AND GOAL - D.BEAVER - SPORTS / THE FACTS NEWSPAPER

A Tough Sunday in Sofi …

The Seahawks Fall Short in L.A.

The Seattle Seahawks marched into Sofi Stadium on Sunday with the 12s riding right beside them, loud, loyal, and repping the Emerald City like only they can. That blue and green energy filled the whole building, turning an L.A. matchup into something that felt almost like a home game.

The support was real, the vibe was strong, but even with all that momentum behind them, the Hawks just couldn’t escape the red zone struggles that kept showing up at the worst times.

Seattle moved the ball well all afternoon, stacking yards and putting together solid drives.

But once they crossed that 20-yard line, everything tightened up. Promising possessions stalled. Execution slipped.

And too many chances died in the red zone, leaving points sitting untouched and momentum drifting the other way.

The Rams, meanwhile, did exactly what teams do when you give them second chances.

They cashed in. They turned key moments into touchdowns and put Seattle in a position where they had to play from behind instead of controlling the tempo.

The Hawks fought. The 12s showed out. The heart was there on both sides. But football rewards finishers, and on Sunday, Seattle couldn’t close the deal inside the tightest part of the field.

They will regroup, they will adjust, and when they bounce back, the 12s will be right there, loud as ever.