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The Seattle Seahawks mastered the art of a 2-point conversion on Thursday night as Sam Darnold led a dramatic victory 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 Matthew Stafford’s Puka Nacua pass for the lead. Seattle went two to win the game and Darnold found tight end Eric Saubert wide open in the end zone for the win. Saubert didn’t score all night.
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Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) gets 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 looked like the Rams would take control of the game. Darnold turned the ball over with 9:48 left in the game down 16 points. Seattle was 0-172 every time it trailed by at least 15 points in the fourth quarter. The odds were not on their side.
However, Seahawks punt returner Rashid Shaheed returned the punt for a touchdown. It led to Darnold finding Cooper Kupp for the first 2-point conversion.
On Seattle’s next drive, Darnold floated a pass to tight end AJ Barner in the end zone for a touchdown. Things got a little shaky during the 2-point attempt.
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During the conversion attempt, Darnold threw a touchdown pass intended for running back Zach Charbonnet. Rams pass rusher Jared Verse hit the ball over the middle of the pass and the ball landed in the end zone. Charbonnet casually picked up the ball in the end zone, thinking the game was over.
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Rashid Shaheed catches 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 a teammate after scoring a touchdown in 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 the ball backward and that the ball was live when it hit the end zone. Because Charbonnet recovered the ball, Seattle was awarded two points. The game was tied at 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 by three points. There was no offense after that point and the game went to overtime.
Stafford found Nacua for a huge touchdown to take the lead, but Darnold answered.
Seattle won the game and clinched a playoff spot.
NFL fans needed a breather after that game.
Darnold was 22-of-34 with 270 passing yards, two touchdown passes and two interceptions. Running back Kenneth Walker III rushed 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 a fantastic night in midweek contention. He had 12 catches for 225 yards and two touchdowns. The star host has apologized after being accused of being anti-Semitic during a live broadcast. He also ripped NFL officials.
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Stafford was 29-of-49 for 457 yards and three touchdowns. He did not throw an interception and was not sacked.
Seattle moved to 12-3 with the win. Los Angeles fell to 11-4.
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