Seahawks Edge Rams in Overtime Thriller, Both Teams Secure Playoff Berths
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Los Angeles Rams 38-37 in an electrifying overtime game, securing a playoff spot. The Rams also clinched a berth.
Overview
The Seattle Seahawks narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Rams 38-37 in an overtime thriller, marked by a crucial 2-point conversion that sealed their victory.
Both the Seattle Seahawks and the Los Angeles Rams secured playoff spots, with Seattle also entering contention for the top seed in the NFC.
Puka Nacua starred for the Rams with 12 catches, 225 yards, and two touchdowns, while Matthew Stafford threw for 457 yards and three scores.
The Seahawks orchestrated a remarkable comeback, overcoming a 16-point deficit, sparked by Rashid Shaheed's 58-yard punt return for a touchdown.
Sam Darnold led the Seahawks to victory with a touchdown pass to Jaxon Smith-Njigba and a crucial two-point conversion, one of Seattle's three successful attempts.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame this story as a dramatic, improbable comeback victory for the Seahawks. They emphasize Seattle's resilience and strategic boldness through loaded language like "stun" and "improbable," highlighting their historic 2-point conversion win. The narrative focuses on the Seahawks overcoming a significant deficit, portraying their triumph as a testament to clutch plays and confident decision-making.
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FAQ
The Seahawks’ overtime win secured them a playoff berth and kept them in contention for the NFC’s top seed, while the Rams also clinched a playoff spot but fell behind Seattle in the NFC standings and lost ground in the race for the No. 1 seed.
Rams receiver Puka Nacua led with 12 catches for 225 yards and two touchdowns, and quarterback Matthew Stafford threw for 457 yards and three touchdowns; for the Seahawks, Sam Darnold directed the comeback with a touchdown pass to Jaxon Smith-Njigba and the decisive two-point conversion, and Rashid Shaheed returned a punt 58 yards for a touchdown.
The comeback was sparked by Rashid Shaheed’s 58-yard punt return touchdown and late passing drives led by Sam Darnold, including a touchdown to Jaxon Smith-Njigba and a successful two-point conversion that sealed the overtime victory.
Yes—the game’s decisive moment was Seattle’s successful two-point conversion in overtime after a touchdown, rather than settling for an extra point or extended overtime drives, which immediately sealed the 38–37 win.
The Seahawks moved ahead in the NFC West with a record shown as 12–3 and the Rams were listed behind them (around 11–5), reshuffling the division race and impacting tiebreaker scenarios with the 49ers also close behind.
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