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The Seattle Seahawks mastered the art of the 2-point conversion Thursday night as Sam Darnold led an incredible victory over the Los Angeles Rams, 38-37, in what NFL fans were calling the game of the year.
Darnold led the Seahawks on a nine-play, 65-yard drive that ended with a touchdown pass to Jaxon Smith-Njigba to answer Matthew Stafford’s touchdown pass to Puka Nacua to take the lead. Seattle went for two to win the game and Darnold found tight end Eric Saubert wide open in the end zone for the win. Saubert didn’t receive a target all night.
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Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) scores a touchdown in overtime during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle converted three 2-point attempts between the fourth quarter and overtime in the victory.
The first came when it appeared the Rams were going to take control of the game. Darnold had turned the ball over with 9:48 remaining, down 16 points. Seattle was 0-172 all-time when trailing by at least 15 points in the fourth quarter. The odds were not in their favor.
However, Seahawks punt returner Rashid Shaheed returned a punt for a touchdown. This led to Darnold finding Cooper Kupp for the first 2-point conversion.
On Seattle’s next drive, Darnold threw a pass to tight end AJ Barner in the end zone for a touchdown. Things got a little wacky during the 2-point try.
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On the conversion attempt, Darnold threw a side pass intended for running back Zach Charbonnet. Rams passer Jared Verse hit the ball in the middle of the pass and the ball landed in the end zone. Charbonnet nonchalantly collected the ball in the end zone, probably thinking the play was over.
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Rashid Shaheed scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Los Angeles Rams running back Blake Corum (22) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Instead, officials reviewed the play and determined that Darnold had thrown a backward pass and the ball was live when it bounced into the end zone. Because Charbonnet recovered the ball, Seattle got two points. The game was tied 30-30 with 6:23 left.
The Rams had a chance to take the lead, but Harrison Mevis missed a field goal that would have put the team up three points. There were no violations after that point and the game went into overtime.
Stafford found Nacua for the big touchdown to take the lead, but Darnold answered.
Seattle won the game and clinched a playoff spot.
NFL fans needed a break after this game.
Darnold finished 22 of 34 with 270 passing yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. Running back Kenneth Walker III ran for 100 yards and a touchdown. Charbonnet also scored a rushing touchdown.
Smith-Njigba led the team with eight catches for 96 yards and a touchdown.
Nacua had an incredible night amid a veil of controversy during the week. He had 12 catches for 225 yards and two touchdowns. The star receiver apologized after being accused of anti-Semitism during a live broadcast. He also tore into NFL officials.
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Stafford finished 29 of 49 for 457 yards and three touchdowns. He didn’t throw an interception and wasn’t sacked.
Seattle improved to 12-3 with the victory. Los Angeles fell to 11-4.
