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Seahawks overcome 16-point deficit to stun Rams 38-37 in OT in NFC West showdown

AM800-News-NFL-Seattle Seahawks-Eric Saubert-December 18-2025 Seattle Seahawks tight end Eric Saubert (81) celebrates after making a two-point conversion during overtime in an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Seattle. ((AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson))

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The Seattle Seahawks rallied to stun the Los Angeles Rams and take a one-game lead in the NFC West.

Sam Darnold connected with Jaxon Smith-Njigba for a touchdown in overtime, then hit a wide-open Eric Saubert for the winning 2-point conversion as the Seahawks beat the Rams 38-37.

Seattle overcame a 16-point fourth-quarter deficit.

The Seahawks went 3 for 3 on 2-point conversions.

Matthew Stafford threw for 457 yards and three touchdowns for the Rams, and Puka Nacua had 225 yards receiving and two scores.

The Seahawks are 12-3. They clinched a playoff spot and moved into position for the top seed in the NFC.