Los Angeles Rams quarterback Case Keenum throws a pass during the second half of a game Sunday in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Case Keenum throws a pass during the second half of a game Sunday in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)

Rams celebrate return to L.A. with win over Seahawks

LOS ANGELES — The 91,046 attendance in the Los Angeles Coliseum on Sunday was about double what the Rams used to draw in the dark and echoing Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis.

And late in the game, particularly, the screaming support of the Rams fans created an advantage as the home team dumped the Seahawks 9-3.

“It was a warm day (in the 90s), but the noise was not a factor,” said Seahawks coach Pete Carroll.

The Rams saw and heard it differently.

“They were great the whole game,” Rams coach Jeff Fisher said of the fans. “It has an impact. Most teams benefit from it, and Seattle especially. So it’s nice to have that on our side now so that we can take advantage of our pass rush and all those things associated with the noise.”

Rams quarterback Case Keenum said there were a few times when the crowd — which hasn’t had a home team in L.A. for 22 years — cheered loudly at the wrong times. But on the whole, “it was awesome.”

Keenum made sure to recognize the historical qualities of the game.

“I made sure right before I went out in the tunnel to look around and savor the moment,” Keenum said. “I’m going to write that stuff down because I want to remember that forever. It was cool.”

The Seahawks seemed to agree, though, that having the Rams on the West Coast is a benefit.

“I think it’s really good for our division to keep it here,” Carroll said. “It makes sense and I think it’s logical. So, hopefully we do a good job of it and show that this is a really tough division that we have and it’s hard for people to play here. We all like it.”

The Rams certainly did not look at home on Sunday the way they looked on the road in their opener against San Francisco, when they were skunked 28-0.

Rams tight end Lance Kendricks was a part of it.

“It was really important having that energy behind us,” Kendricks said. “It helped immensely. When we’d go three-and-out, hearing them yell when our defense makes a sack or something, that gives us energy.”

Quarterback Russell Wilson said he wasn’t bothered by the crowd noise.

“Cool obviously to play here in the first time for the Rams,” Wilson said. “It’s exciting for them and exciting for the National Football League in general. I thought it was a great crowd, great enthusiasm, but in terms of noise, it wasn’t really a factor, I don’t think.”

Talk to us

> Give us your news tips.

> Send us a letter to the editor.

> More Herald contact information.

More in Sports

Mountlake Terrace’s Svayjeet Singh leaps in the air after the basketball during the 3A district loser-out playoff game against Snohomish on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Snohomish upsets Mountlake Terrace for first playoff win in 11 years

Bryson Wheat scored 25 in Panthers’ 49-43 win to advance to the District 1 Boys 3A quarterfinals

Marysville Getchell junior Bubba Palocol reverses directions while dribbling against Arlington during a playoff matchup at Arlington High School on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Prep basketball roundup for Thursday, Feb. 13

Marysville Getchell, Lakewood boys each earn district wins

Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for Feb. 2-8

The Athlete of the Week nominees for Feb. 2-8. Voting closes at… Continue reading

Kenneth Walker III runs with against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on Dec. 1, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks hire run game coach

Justin Outten added to staff as Mike Macdonald continues attempts to bolster rushing attack.

Balanced scoring attack leads Gonzaga

Zags take over second place in WCC with 88-77 win over USF.

Shorewood senior Bridget Cox (11) elevates to get a shot over Everett senior Aimelie Hovde-Girard (21) in Shorewood's 41-30 win in the opening round of the District 1 3A Girls Tournament on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025 in Shoreline, Washington. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Shorewood girls basketball avoids Everett upset bid in 41-30 win

Glasser’s ‘dagger’ 3 caps second-half run, pushes No. 5 Stormrays to 3A District 1 Quarterfinals

Prep roundup for Wednesday, Feb. 12

Terrace, Monroe girls advance in district hoops tournament.

Kimberly Beard, a Mukilteo resident who attends King's High School, prepares to release a throw during the 20-pound weight competition at George Fox University in Newberg, Ore. on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Donna Beard)
Mukilteo’s Kimberly Beard wins throwing event

The King’s High School junior won the 20-pound weight throw at a George Fox indoor meet.

Seahawks right tackle Abraham Lucas (72), who will be coached by his third offensive line coach in three seasons in 2025, lines up in Seattle's 20-17 win over San Francisco at Levi's Stadium on Nov. 17, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks hire shows they’re serious about offensive line

New offensive coordinator bringing in veterans with hopes of improving front.

Stanwood High School football coach Jeff Scoma talks with the referees during the 3A quarterfinal game against Odea on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Former Stanwood football coach lands new Gig

Jeff Scoma, who resigned midseason in 2024, will coach Gig Harbor H.S. next season.

Mariners among biggest offseason losers

Juan Soto, LA Dodgers are among winners as baseball begins.

High schoolers challenge Trump’s ban of trans athletes

Two transgender high school students have challenged President Trump’s executive order barring… Continue reading

Support local journalism

If you value local news, make a gift now to support the trusted journalism you get in The Daily Herald. Donations processed in this system are not tax deductible.