Seattle Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin (26) and Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) console Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods (17) at the end of the fourth quarter, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Seattle won 16-10 Los Angeles Calif., Sunday, October 08, 2017. ( Photo by Stephen Carr / Daily Breeze / SCNG )

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (18) miss the catch thrown by Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) during the final second of the fourth quarter against the Seattle Seahawks, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Seattle won 16-10 Los Angeles Calif., Sunday, October 08, 2017. ( Photo by Stephen Carr / Daily Breeze / SCNG )

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Los Angeles Rams safety John Johnson III (43) breaks up a pass against Seattle Seahawks running back J.D. McKissic (21) during the first quarter, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Seattle won 16-10. Los Angeles Calif., Sunday, October 08, 2017. ( Photo by Stephen Carr / Daily Breeze / SCNG )

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll greets Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay at mid field after the game. The Los Angeles Rams were defeated by the Seattle Seahawks 16-10 in a regular season NFL game at the Los Angeles Memorial Colliseum. Los Angeles,, CA 10/9/2017 (Photo by John McCoy, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) shake hands at the end of the game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Seattle won 16-10 Los Angeles Calif., Sunday, October 08, 2017. ( Photo by Stephen Carr / Daily Breeze / SCNG )



Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) against the Seattle Seahawks, during the second quarter, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Seattle won 16-10 Los Angeles Calif., Sunday, October 08, 2017. ( Photo by Stephen Carr / Daily Breeze / SCNG )

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) against the Seattle Seahawks, during the fourth quarter, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Seattle won 16-10 Los Angeles Calif., Sunday, October 08, 2017. ( Photo by Stephen Carr / Daily Breeze / SCNG )

Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas (29) runs for yards after interception agains the Los Angeles Rams, during the second quarter, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Seattle won 16-10 Los Angeles Calif., Sunday, October 08, 2017. ( Photo by Stephen Carr / Daily Breeze / SCNG )

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) runs for a first down against the Seattle Seahawks, during the second quarter, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Seattle won 16-10 Los Angeles Calif., Sunday, October 08, 2017. ( Photo by Stephen Carr / Daily Breeze / SCNG )

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (89) can’t hang onto the ball against Seattle Seahawks safety Kam Chancellor (31) during the second quarter, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Seattle won 16-10 Los Angeles Calif., Sunday, October 08, 2017. ( Photo by Stephen Carr / Daily Breeze / SCNG )



Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) makes a pass against Los Angeles Rams, during the first quarter, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Seattle won 16-10 Los Angeles Calif., Sunday, October 08, 2017. ( Photo by Stephen Carr / Daily Breeze / SCNG )

Los Angeles Rams beach Sean McVay, left, talks with Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) during a time out against the Seattle Seahawks, during the second quarter, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Seattle won 16-10 Los Angeles Calif., Sunday, October 08, 2017. ( Photo by Stephen Carr / Daily Breeze / SCNG )

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (18) miss the catch thrown by Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) during the final second of the fourth quarter against the Seattle Seahawks, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Seattle won 16-10 Los Angeles Calif., Sunday, October 08, 2017. ( Photo by Stephen Carr / Daily Breeze / SCNG )

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (18) has a pass broken up by Seattle Seahawks cornerback Justin Coleman (28) , during the fourth quarter, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Seattle won 16-10 Los Angeles Calif., Sunday, October 08, 2017. ( Photo by Stephen Carr / Daily Breeze / SCNG )

Los Angeles Rams running back Malcolm Brown (34) gets a first down against Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman (25) and Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas (29), during the third quarter, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Seattle won 16-10 Los Angeles Calif., Sunday, October 08, 2017. ( Photo by Stephen Carr / Daily Breeze / SCNG )



Los Angeles Rams running back Malcolm Brown (34) gets a first down against Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman (25) and Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas (29), during the third quarter, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Seattle won 16-10 Los Angeles Calif., Sunday, October 08, 2017. ( Photo by Stephen Carr / Daily Breeze / SCNG )

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tavon Austin (11) heads towards the end zone for a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks, during the second quarter, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Seattle won 16-10 Los Angeles Calif., Sunday, October 08, 2017. ( Photo by Stephen Carr / Daily Breeze / SCNG )

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (18) has a pass broken up by Seattle Seahawks cornerback Justin Coleman (28) , during the fourth quarter, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Seattle won 16-10 Los Angeles Calif., Sunday, October 08, 2017. ( Photo by Stephen Carr / Daily Breeze / SCNG )

Los Angeles Rams safety John Johnson III (43) breaks up a pass against Seattle Seahawks running back J.D. McKissic (21) during the first quarter, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Seattle won 16-10. Los Angeles Calif., Sunday, October 08, 2017. ( Photo by Stephen Carr / Daily Breeze / SCNG )

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (18) miss the catch thrown by Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) during the final second of the fourth quarter against the Seattle Seahawks, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Seattle won 16-10 Los Angeles Calif., Sunday, October 08, 2017. ( Photo by Stephen Carr / Daily Breeze / SCNG )



Seattle Seahawks tight end Jimmy Graham (88) sores a touchdown against Los Angeles Rams safety John Johnson III (43) , during the first quarter, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Seattle won 16-10 Los Angeles Calif., Sunday, October 08, 2017. ( Photo by Stephen Carr / Daily Breeze / SCNG )

Seattle Seahawks tight end Jimmy Graham (88) celebrates after scoreing a touchdown against Los Angeles Rams, during the first quarter, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Seattle won 16-10 Los Angeles Calif., Sunday, October 08, 2017. ( Photo by Stephen Carr / Daily Breeze / SCNG )

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tavon Austin (11) heads towards the end zone for a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks, during the second quarter, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Seattle won 16-10 Los Angeles Calif., Sunday, October 08, 2017. ( Photo by Stephen Carr / Daily Breeze / SCNG )

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tavon Austin (11) heads towards the end zone for a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks, during the second quarter, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Seattle won 16-10 Los Angeles Calif., Sunday, October 08, 2017. ( Photo by Stephen Carr / Daily Breeze / SCNG )

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley II (30) is tackles for a loss in the fourth quarter against the Seattle Seahawks, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Seattle won 16-10 Los Angeles Calif., Sunday, October 08, 2017. ( Photo by Stephen Carr / Daily Breeze / SCNG )



Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tavon Austin (11) heads towards the end zone for a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks, during the second quarter, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Seattle won 16-10 Los Angeles Calif., Sunday, October 08, 2017. ( Photo by Stephen Carr / Daily Breeze / SCNG )

Los Angeles Rams safety John Johnson III (43) breaks up a pass against Seattle Seahawks running back J.D. McKissic (21) during the first quarter, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Seattle won 16-10. Los Angeles Calif., Sunday, October 08, 2017. ( Photo by Stephen Carr / Daily Breeze / SCNG )

Seattle Seahawks tight end Jimmy Graham (88) sores a touchdown against Los Angeles Rams safety John Johnson III (43) , during the first quarter, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Seattle won 16-10 Los Angeles Calif., Sunday, October 08, 2017. ( Photo by Stephen Carr / Daily Breeze / SCNG )

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tavon Austin (11) heads towards the end zone for a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks, during the second quarter, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Seattle won 16-10 Los Angeles Calif., Sunday, October 08, 2017. ( Photo by Stephen Carr / Daily Breeze / SCNG )



Seattle Seahawks tight end Jimmy Graham (88) celebrates after scoreing a touchdown against Los Angeles Rams, during the first quarter, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Seattle won 16-10 Los Angeles Calif., Sunday, October 08, 2017. ( Photo by Stephen Carr / Daily Breeze / SCNG )

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley II (30) is tackles for a loss in the fourth quarter against the Seattle Seahawks, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Seattle won 16-10 Los Angeles Calif., Sunday, October 08, 2017. ( Photo by Stephen Carr / Daily Breeze / SCNG )

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tavon Austin (11) heads towards the end zone for a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks, during the second quarter, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Seattle won 16-10 Los Angeles Calif., Sunday, October 08, 2017. ( Photo by Stephen Carr / Daily Breeze / SCNG )

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee #89 gets away from Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas #29 in the 4th quarter. The Los Angeles Rams were defeated by the Seattle Seahawks 16-10 in a regular season NFL game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Los Angeles,, CA 10/9/2017 (Photo by John McCoy, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff #16 and Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth #77 look to the sideline after an incomplete pass on the last play of the game. The Los Angeles Rams were defeated by the Seattle Seahawks 16-10 in a regular season NFL game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Los Angeles,, CA 10/9/2017 (Photo by John McCoy, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)



Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee #89 gets away from Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas #29 in the 4th quarter. The Los Angeles Rams were defeated by the Seattle Seahawks 16-10 in a regular season NFL game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Los Angeles,, CA 10/9/2017 (Photo by John McCoy, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Ram Fans. The Los Angeles Rams were defeated by the Seattle Seahawks 16-10 in a regular season NFL game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Los Angeles,, CA 10/9/2017 (Photo by John McCoy, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay calls a time out in the 4th quarter. The Los Angeles Rams were defeated by the Seattle Seahawks 16-10 in a regular season NFL game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Los Angeles,, CA 10/9/2017 (Photo by John McCoy, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Rams owner Stan Kroenke stands in the tunnel before the game. The Los Angeles Rams were defeated by the Seattle Seahawks 16-10 in a regular season NFL game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Los Angeles,, CA 10/9/2017 (Photo by John McCoy, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley #30 runs for yardage in the first half. The Los Angeles Rams were defeated by the Seattle Seahawks 16-10 in a regular season NFL game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Los Angeles,, CA 10/9/2017 (Photo by John McCoy, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)



Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson #3 scrambles away from Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Connor Barwin #98 in the first half. The Los Angeles Rams were defeated by the Seattle Seahawks 16-10 in a regular season NFL game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Los Angeles,, CA 10/9/2017 (Photo by John McCoy, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Fans during the first half. The Los Angeles Rams were defeated by the Seattle Seahawks 16-10 in a regular season NFL game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Los Angeles,, CA 10/9/2017 (Photo by John McCoy, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Seattle Seahawks tight end Jimmy Graham #88 goes up for a TD reception against Los Angeles Rams defensive back John Johnson #43 in the first half. The Los Angeles Rams were defeated by the Seattle Seahawks 16-10 in a regular season NFL game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Los Angeles,, CA 10/9/2017 (Photo by John McCoy, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tavon Austin #11 and Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp #18 and Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods #17 celebrate a TD in the first half. The Los Angeles Rams were defeated by the Seattle Seahawks 16-10 in a regular season NFL game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Los Angeles,, CA 10/9/2017 (Photo by John McCoy, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tanner McEvoy #19 throws a halfback pass that was intercepted in the first half. The Los Angeles Rams were defeated by the Seattle Seahawks 16-10 in a regular season NFL game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Los Angeles,, CA 10/9/2017 (Photo by John McCoy, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)



Los Angeles Rams inside linebacker Alec Ogletree #52 sacks Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson #3 in the first half. The Los Angeles Rams were defeated by the Seattle Seahawks 16-10 in a regular season NFL game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Los Angeles,, CA 10/9/2017 (Photo by John McCoy, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Robert Quinn #94 raises a fist in protest during the National Anthem. The Los Angeles Rams were defeated by the Seattle Seahawks 16-10 in a regular season NFL game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Los Angeles,, CA 10/9/2017 (Photo by John McCoy, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff #16 runs onto the field before the game. The Los Angeles Rams were defeated by the Seattle Seahawks 16-10 in a regular season NFL game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Los Angeles,, CA 10/9/2017 (Photo by John McCoy, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson #3 scrambles away from Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald #99 and Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Robert Quinn #94 in the 4th quarter. The Los Angeles Rams were defeated by the Seattle Seahawks 16-10 in a regular season NFL game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Los Angeles,, CA 10/9/2017 (Photo by John McCoy, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

A ram fan in the 4th quarter. The Los Angeles Rams were defeated by the Seattle Seahawks 16-10 in a regular season NFL game at the Los Angeles Memorial Colliseum. Los Angeles,, CA 10/9/2017 (Photo by John McCoy, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)



Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson #91 picks up the ball while Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Jarran Reed #90 and Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth #77 look on. The balll was knocked out of the hands of Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff #16 in the 4th quarter. The Los Angeles Rams were defeated by the Seattle Seahawks 16-10 in a regular season NFL game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Los Angeles,, CA 10/9/2017 (Photo by John McCoy, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff #16 looses the ball after being hit from behind in the 4th quarter. The Los Angeles Rams were defeated by the Seattle Seahawks 16-10 in a regular season NFL game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Los Angeles,, CA 10/9/2017 (Photo by John McCoy, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee #89 catches a pass while defended by Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman #25 in the 4th quarter. The Los Angeles Rams were defeated by the Seattle Seahawks 16-10 in a regular season NFL game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Los Angeles,, CA 10/9/2017 (Photo by John McCoy, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Seattle Seahawks middle linebacker Bobby Wagner #54 consoles Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods #17 after the last play of the game. The Los Angeles Rams were defeated by the Seattle Seahawks 16-10 in a regular season NFL game at the Los Angeles Memorial Colliseum. Los Angeles,, CA 10/9/2017 (Photo by John McCoy, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Seattle Seahawks kicker Blair Walsh #7 is congratulated on his 3rd quarter field goal. The Los Angeles Rams were defeated by the Seattle Seahawks 16-10 in a regular season NFL game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Los Angeles,, CA 10/9/2017 (Photo by John McCoy, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)



Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff #16 passes in the 3rd quarter. The Los Angeles Rams were defeated by the Seattle Seahawks 16-10 in a regular season NFL game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Los Angeles,, CA 10/9/2017 (Photo by John McCoy, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp #18 runs into Seattle Seahawks defensive back Shaquill Griffin #26 as he is pushed out on the sideline after a 3rd quarter reception. The Los Angeles Rams were defeated by the Seattle Seahawks 16-10 in a regular season NFL game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Los Angeles,, CA 10/9/2017 (Photo by John McCoy, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff #16 looses the ball after being hit from behind in the 4th quarter. The Los Angeles Rams were defeated by the Seattle Seahawks 16-10 in a regular season NFL game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Los Angeles,, CA 10/9/2017 (Photo by John McCoy, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods #17 is dejected in the endzone after the final play of the game. The Los Angeles Rams were defeated by the Seattle Seahawks 16-10 in a regular season NFL game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Los Angeles,, CA 10/9/2017 (Photo by John McCoy, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay talks to Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff #16 while Los Angeles Rams quarterback Sean Mannion #14 listens in the 4th quarter. The Los Angeles Rams were defeated by the Seattle Seahawks 16-10 in a regular season NFL game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Los Angeles,, CA 10/9/2017 (Photo by John McCoy, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)



Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson #3 gets away from Los Angeles Rams defensive back Dominique Hatfield #36 in the 3rd quarter. The Los Angeles Rams were defeated by the Seattle Seahawks 16-10 in a regular season NFL game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Los Angeles,, CA 10/9/2017 (Photo by John McCoy, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Even on his best day, it would have been a hell of a catch. Maybe one of his best ever. And that’s saying something considering many of the record-breaking catches Cooper Kupp made at Eastern Washington were of the circus variety. Like the one-handed grab he made as he simultaneously peeked over his shoulder while diving and stretching out into the end zone against Idaho State.

It was pretty standard stuff for Kupp, who’s stepped right into the NFL and immediately established himself as one of the best rookie wide receivers in pro football and most respected players in the Rams locker room.

And while the rest of us humans consider the pass from Jared Goff that skimmed off Kupp’s fingertips on what would have been the game-saving touchdown catch against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday as an acceptable incompletion, Kupp argues otherwise.

“At the end of the day, just face the facts,” he insisted. “I gotta make that play. I’m going to take responsibility for that. Extreme ownership.”

Kupp was talking in an excruciatingly subdued Rams locker room after a frustrating 16-10 loss to the Seahawks that deprived them the chance to put an early stranglehold on the NFC West and provide further compelling evidence that they’re for real.

Instead, they fell back into a first-place tie with the Seahawks and now face the prospect of three straight games on the road. Including a taxing 10-day excursion through suddenly tough Jacksonville and then London, where they’ll host a division game against the Arizona Cardinals.

That Kupp became the face of the Rams’ frustration on Sunday had more to do with circumstance than anything he did or didn’t do. The Rams played a sloppy game across most of a gorgeous afternoon at the Coliseum, stacking up five turnovers and a handful of bad penalties to sabotage themselves at nearly every turn.

They double-downed on their inefficiency with a few curious play-call decisions by Sean McVay and a couple of tentative throws by Goff that could have changed the complexion of the game had he just been more decisive.

“I’m sick about it,” said McVay.

Added Goff: “We just weren’t finishing drives. That’s what it came down to. We weren’t finishing drives. When we got into the red zone, we didn’t do a great job”

In spite of it all, there were the Rams perched at the doorstep of a miraculous comeback victory after Goff struck for two long completions to Tyler Higbee and Robert Woods to set up shop at the Seahawks 20-yard-line.

With no timeouts remaining, Goff spiked the ball to stop the clock with 17 seconds remaining and then threw incomplete to Todd Gurley to make it third and 10 with 12 seconds left.

Which brings us to Kupp, who, working out of the slot, shook his defender with a jab step then broke free toward the end zone. Goff, who had looked off Kupp’s defender to help set his teammate free, unleashed a tight spiral toward Kupp. A gasp of anticipation could be heard across the Coliseum as the ball zipped through the air toward the Rams most sure-handed receiver.

But the combination of Kupp having to leave his feet and the velocity of Goff’s throw resulted in the ball grazing off Kupp’s hands rather than him clutching it tightly for a game-tying touchdown.

The moans of agony could be heard all the way to the Santa Monica Pier. For a second or two, Kupp lay on the ground in disappointment.

“I make that play, it’s tough (for Seattle) to score with three seconds left,” Kupp said. “So I think if I make that play we get the W.”

Goff went right back to Kupp on fourth down on what looked like the same exact play, but Kupp was double covered, the ball fell short and the Rams gave up possession of the ball – and the game – on downs.

And while the Rams traveled a ton of clumsy roads for which only a miraculous catch would have saved the day, we all know how last impressions work.

When the Rams and their fans plopped their heads on their pillows Sunday night, the image of a possible game-winning touchdown pass falling harmlessly to the turf is what everyone remembered.

“That’s a tough, tough catch. It’s a really tough catch,” Goff argued, trying to deflect the blame from his rookie wide receiver. “It would have been an incredible catch if he came up with it.”

Kupp appreciated the thoughts.

But he was having none of it.

“We’re playing in the NFL,” he said. “You’re expected to make those plays. My expectations are no different. I expect to make that play. I can’t say anything about whether it was behind me or a one-hand catch. If I get my hands on the ball I’ve got to make that play.”

Kupp was beating himself up over it from the moment the ball sailed off his fingertips. He carried the hurt with him as he slowly walked off the field. And the burden of it wrapped itself around him as he slumped at his stall in an eerily quiet Rams locker room.

There was a litany of plays and mistakes and turnovers and curious play calls that conspired against the Rams on Sunday. Not to mention a proud Seahawks defense.

But for Kupp, it all came down to the catch that eluded him.

“I felt like I let these guys down,” he said.

The Rams, sensing their young teammates remorse, made it a point to stop by his locker to console him. Goff included.

“Don’t want him to get too down on himself,” Goff said. “He’s a very serious kid and a really good player, and someone who knows he wants to make that play.”

Which is why the second-year quarterback pulled up a chair next to Kupp for a prolonged heart-to-heart.

“I told him, ‘There’s a reason. I could have picked anyone to throw to there and I picked you,” Goff said. “There’s a reason we threw it to you there, because you’re a good player and a guy we trust, a guy we believe in.’”

Kupp appreciated the kind gestures and supportive words.

“I’ve got the best teammates in the world,” he said.

Chance are he’ll move on from this. Grow from it. Maybe even be better off for it.

But it might take a day or two.

“I just have to make that play,” he repeated. “Bottom line.”