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Rams edge Seahawks in overtime

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Sep 13, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Rams tight end Jared Cook (89) leaps into the air as Seattle …

(The Sports XChange) - A stunning gamble by the Seattle Seahawks to start overtime failed and led to a St. Louis Rams win on the opening Sunday of the NFL season.

Placekicker Greg Zuerlein's 37-yard field goal with 12:06 on the clock gave St. Louis a 34-31 verdict over the two-time NFC champions at the Edward Jones Dome.

The kick came six plays after Seattle tried an onside kick that was recovered by rookie wide receiver Bradley Marquez at the Seahawks' 49.