Rams to Propose NFL Rule Changes After Seahawks Play

In a pivotal moment of the 2025 NFL season, a controversial two-point conversion allowed the Seattle Seahawks to rally past the Los Angeles Rams, reshaping the NFC West standings and ultimately contributing to Seattle's Super Bowl victory. Now, the Rams are preparing to propose rule changes aimed at preventing similar plays from occurring in the future.

The incident unfolded during Week 16 on December 19, 2025, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The Rams held a 30-28 lead in the fourth quarter when the Seahawks scored a touchdown to narrow the gap. Opting for two points to tie the game, Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold attempted a backward pass to running back Zach Charbonnet near the sideline. Rams edge rusher Jared Verse tipped the ball, deflecting it forward into the end zone, where it hit the ground. Officials initially signaled an incomplete pass and blew the whistle, prompting both teams to begin preparing for the ensuing kickoff.

However, Charbonnet, following his team's policy to treat potentially live balls as recoverable, picked up the loose ball in the end zone. Approximately 100 seconds after the recovery, with kickoff units on the field, replay review was...