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The Seattle Seahawks mastered the art of the 2-point conversion Thursday night as Sam Darnold led an incredible comeback victory against the Los Angeles Rams, 38-37, in what NFL fans called 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 trailed 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 receive 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 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 had turned the ball over with 9:48 left in the game 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 their side.
However, Seahawks punt returner Rashid Shaheed returned a punt for a touchdown. That led to Darnold finding Cooper Kupp for the first 2-point conversion.
On Seattle’s next drive, Darnold lofted 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 hit the ball over the middle of the pass and the ball landed in the end zone. Charbonnet nonchalantly picked up the ball in the end zone, probably thinking the game 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 refs reviewed the play and determined that Darnold threw a backward pass and the ball was live when it bounced into the end zone. Because Charbonnet recovered the ball, Seattle was awarded 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. There was no foul 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 earned 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 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 shroud of controversy during the week. He had 12 catches for 225 yards and two touchdowns. The Starwide receiver apologized after he was accused of anti-Semitism during a live stream. He also ripped NFL officials.
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Stafford was 29-of-49 for 457 yards and three touchdowns. He didn’t throw an interception and wasn’t sacked.
Seattle moved to 12-3 with the win. Los Angeles fell to 11-4.
