Thursday Night Football Thriller: Seahawks Claim NFC’s No. 1 Seed with Stunning 38–37 Overtime Win Over Rams
In one of the most dramatic games of the NFL season, the Seattle Seahawks defeated the Los Angeles Rams 38–37 in overtime on Thursday night, moving into the No. 1 spot in the NFC and taking control of their playoff destiny.
Seattle appeared to be on the brink of defeat late in the fourth quarter, trailing 30–14. However, a remarkable comeback fueled by aggressive play-calling and clutch performances completely shifted the momentum.
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The rally began with a 58-yard punt return touchdown by Rashid Shaheed, which ignited the Seahawks’ offense. Seattle followed up with consecutive scoring drives, eventually leveling the game at 30–30 and forcing overtime.
In the extra period, the Rams struck first with a 41-yard touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford, putting Los Angeles ahead 37–30. But Seattle responded decisively. Quarterback Sam Darnold led a composed drive down the field, capped by a touchdown run from Zach Charbonnet to tie the game once again.
Rather than settling for another extra point, the Seahawks opted for a bold two-point conversion. Darnold connected with Eric Saubert in the end zone, sealing a dramatic 38–37 victory and sending the Seattle sideline into celebration.
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With the win, the Seahawks officially clinched a playoff berth and moved to the top of the NFC standings. Seattle will close out the regular season against the Panthers and 49ers, while the Rams are set to face the Falcons and Cardinals.
Seattle’s comeback is already being hailed as one of the most unforgettable moments of the season, highlighting both the team’s resilience and its willingness to take risks on the biggest stage.
