Months after a bizarre two-point conversion helped the Seattle Seahawks defeat the Los Angeles Rams in Week 16 of the 2025 NFL season en route to a Super Bowl title, the Rams plan to propose a rule change to prevent similar rulings, sources say.
In the aftermath of one of the 2025 NFL season's most debated plays—detailed in our prior coverage of the Seahawks' 38-37 overtime win over the Rams on Dec. 19, 2025—the Los Angeles Rams intend to submit a rule change proposal this offseason.
The pivotal moment occurred with 6:23 left in regulation, as Seahawks QB Sam Darnold's pass on a two-point try deflected off Rams DE Jared Verse's helmet, hit the ground, and was recovered by RB Zach Charbonnet for the score after replay review deemed it a backward pass under 'immediate continuing action' rules. The ruling tied the game at 30-30, paving Seattle's path to a 12-3 record, NFC West title, No. 1 seed, NFC Championship win over the Rams, and Super Bowl LX victory over the Patriots. The Rams finished third in the division and earned a wild-card spot.
Rams coach Sean McVay called the call 'very interesting' postgame, seeking 'clarity and an understanding' to 'minimize that.' Sources indicate the team will propose at least one change, possibly more, targeting issues from that game, with submissions due near the NFL Scouting Combine and votes at the March league meetings in Phoenix requiring a three-fourths majority.
