During the two-point play, the Seahawks ended up benefitting from a rulebook loophole that Matthew Stafford didn't even know about, which is definitely surprising, because the Rams quarterback has seen almost everything during his 17 years in the NFL.

And yet, in another twist, Seahawks QB Sam Darnold put on his “third overall pick” hat and in impressive fashion managed to overcome his early struggles. He went 5-for-6 on Seattle’s drive after the Rams’ touchdown, covering 54 yards and himself hooking up with Jaxon Smith-Njigba for a touchdown.

NFL Week 16 kicks off when the Seattle Seahawks host the Los Angles Rams on Thursday Night Football tonight. Start time, NFL TV schedule and how to watch.

The SportsLine Projection Model has revealed its Los Angeles Rams vs. Seattle Seahawks picks for 'Thursday Night Football' in Week 16

The Los Angeles Rams, led by quarterback Matthew Stafford, face the Seattle Seahawks, led by quarterback Sam Darnold, on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 (12/18/25) in a Thursday Night Football showdown at Lumen Field in Seattle,

Week 16 of the NFL season features some games with massive playoff implications, and the first one on the ledger occurred Thursday after the Seattle Seahawks overcame a 16-point second half deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Rams 38-37 in overtime.

Seattle’s ensuing possession began innocently enough, with a Kenneth Walker III run to the left side picking up four yards. Then on 2nd and 6, Darnold dropped to throw, but before he could even finish his drop, there was Turner in his face, as he seemed to be throughout the night.

If you're a college football die-hard like me, today almost feels like Christmas came six days early. The College Football Playoff gets underway tonight, and we'll take a couple of good looks at the Alabama vs.