US EditionThree 2-point conversions lead Seahawks' rally for OT win over Rams
- On Thursday night in Seattle, the Seattle Seahawks rallied from a 16-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Rams 38-37 in overtime, clinching a playoff spot and positioning for the NFC's top seed.
- Converting three two-point attempts, including a backward pass recovery by Zach Charbonnet, the Seahawks created their comeback opportunity, sparked by Rashid Shaheed's 58-yard punt return.
- Matthew Stafford finished with 457 passing yards while Puka Nacua caught 225 receiving yards as the Rams totaled 581 yards without a turnover on Thursday.
- Trailing 30-14 earlier in the fourth quarter, the Los Angeles Rams' win probability fell from 97% to 25% and their NFC West odds dropped from 62% to 25%, ESPN Analytics says.
- Both clubs came into the game at 11-3, and Seattle's remaining games against the Atlanta Falcons on Monday Night Football and the Arizona Cardinals will decide playoff seeding.
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NFL Thursday night: 2-pointers against the Rams make Seattle No. 1
The Seattle Seahawks overcame a 16-point fourth-quarter deficit for the first time in franchise history to beat the Los Angeles Rams 38-37 in overtime and take control of the No. 1 seed for the NFC’s postseason.
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SEATTLE (AP) — Sam Darnold connected a shipment with Jaxon Smith-Njigba for a touchdown in the extra time, then found Eric Saubert completely unmarked for the two-point conversion, and the Seattle Seahawks traced a 16-unit deficit in the last quarter to surprise the Rams of Los Angeles, who were overtaken on Thursday by 38-37 in overtime. Thus, Seattle took an advantage of a game at the top of the Western Division of the National Conference. The…
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