Seahawks Rally to Clinch NFC West with Overtime Win Over Rams
On December 19, 2025, the Seattle Seahawks defeated the Los Angeles Rams 38-37 in an overtime thriller at Lumen Field. Seattle came from behind after trailing by 16 points in the fourth quarter to secure a playoff berth and take first place in the NFC West.
In overtime, Seahawks quarterback Darnold connected with Jaxon Smith-Njigba for the game-winning touchdown, followed by a successful two-point conversion pass to Eric Saubert. Earlier, Seattle had tied the game 30-30 on a late fourth-quarter two-point play. A deflected pass intended for Zach Charbonnet was initially ruled incomplete but was overturned to a backward pass, and Charbonnet recovered the ball for two points.
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford delivered an impressive performance, throwing for 457 yards and three touchdowns. Wide receiver Puka Nacua had 12 receptions for 225 yards and two touchdowns. Despite accumulating 581 total yards with no turnovers, the Rams were thwarted by Seattle's defense late in the game. The Seahawks forced crucial stops in the fourth quarter, with the Rams punting four times and missing a field goal on their final five possessions of regulation.
Darnold finished with 270 passing yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions, one of which was by Kobie Turner. Notably, Darnold had thrown four interceptions against the Rams in a previous November matchup.
Seattle's victory improved their record to 12-3, clinching a playoff spot and positioning them strongly for the NFC West title. Meanwhile, the Rams fell to 11-4, facing playoff uncertainty based on remaining games.
Coaches commented on the high stakes and some controversial officiating. Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald emphasized the importance of the playoff scenario and expressed trust in his players. Rams coach Sean McVay sought clarity following the overturned two-point call that affected the game's outcome.
