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The Seattle Seahawks mastered the art of the 2-point conversion Thursday night as Sam Darnold led an incredible comeback against 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 by two to win the game and Darnold found tight end Eric Saubert wide open in the end zone for the win. Saubert did not concede a goal all night.
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Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) scores a touchdown during overtime in an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seattle converted three two-point attempts between the fourth quarter and overtime in the victory.
The first came when it looked like the Rams were going to take control of the game. Darnold had fumbled with 9:48 left in the game and was down 16 points. Seattle was 0-172 all-time when trailing by at least 15 points in the fourth quarter. The odds were not on his side.
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 crazy during the 2-point attempt.
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During the conversion attempt, Darnold threw a parallel pass intended for running back Zach Charbonnet. Rams pass rusher Jared Verse batted 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, the officials reviewed the play and determined that Darnold threw a backward pass and that the ball was live when it bounced into the end zone. Because Charbonnet recovered the ball, Seattle received two points. The game was tied 30-30 with 6:23 left in the game.
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. After that point there was no infraction and the game went to overtime.
Stafford found Nacua for the big touchdown to take the lead, but Darnold responded.
Seattle won the game and clinched a playoff spot.
NFL fans needed a break after that game.
Darnold was 22 of 34 with 270 passing yards, two touchdown passes 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 receptions for 96 yards and a touchdown.
Nacua had an incredible night amid a blanket of controversy during the week. He had 12 receptions for 225 yards and two touchdowns. The star wide receiver apologized after being accused of anti-Semitism during a live broadcast. He also criticized NFL officials.
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Stafford was 29 of 49 for 457 yards and three touchdowns. He did not throw any interceptions and was not sacked.
Seattle moved to 12-3 with the win. Los Angeles fell to 11-4.
