Rams Fall in OT to Seahawks After Controversial Call, Kelly Stafford Sounds Off
The NFC West is heating up, and Thursday night’s Rams-Seahawks showdown only added fuel to the fire - and maybe a little controversy, too. Los Angeles dropped a heartbreaker in overtime, 38-37, to Seattle, a result that not only tightened the division race but also sparked some serious frustration from the Stafford household.
Late in the fourth quarter, with the Rams clinging to a 30-28 lead, Seattle scored and decided to go for two. That’s when things got weird.
Sam Darnold tossed a backward pass to Zach Charbonnet, and Rams rookie linebacker Jared Verse got a hand on it. Charbonnet recovered the ball in the end zone, and the officials ruled the play was live - because the pass went backward - and awarded Seattle the two-point conversion.
Tie game.
The Rams and their fans were left stunned, and they weren’t the only ones. Kelly Stafford, wife of quarterback Matthew Stafford, took to Instagram to question the officiating, raising eyebrows over the crew’s reaction to the catch and calling out what she saw as a string of questionable calls - including an earlier illegal man downfield penalty and a blown-dead two-point try.
“Never seen refs get this excited about a catch?” she posted, followed by a sarcastic, “Should we be looking into this? Can I get these refs names?”
She later leaned into the moment with some self-awareness, joking, “Ya, I am petty. In other news…..”
It’s not the first time emotions have run high after a close one, especially with playoff implications on the line. The loss dropped the Rams to 11-4, a game behind the now 12-3 Seahawks in the NFC West. Every inch matters this late in the season, and this one stung.
Praise for Stafford’s Arm Talent
Despite the loss, Matthew Stafford’s performance didn’t go unnoticed. On a recent podcast, Colin Cowherd had high praise for the veteran QB, calling him “the last great pure pocket passer in the NFL” and marveling at his arm talent.
“Matt Stafford does stuff that other people just can't and don't do,” Cowherd said. “The God reached down at some point and he blessed Matt Stafford's arm.”
Kelly Stafford shared the clip on her Instagram with a laugh, writing, “It is Matthew but honestly you can call him whatever you want when you talk like this 😂”
It’s hard to argue with the sentiment. Stafford’s been playing some of his best football this season, and even in a loss, his command of the offense and ability to make throws under pressure continue to stand out.
A Swift Celebration in Week 14
Speaking of Stafford’s strong play, rewind to Week 14, when the Rams rolled past the Cardinals 45-17 in Arizona. Stafford was lights-out, throwing for 281 yards and three touchdowns. But it was his youngest daughter, Tyler, who stole the spotlight for a moment after one of those scores.
On the sideline, Tyler celebrated with a dance move straight out of Taylor Swift’s 2025 hit, “The Fate of Ophelia.” A nod to pop culture and a proud dad moment all wrapped into one - it was a lighthearted highlight in a dominant win that kept the Rams in the thick of the playoff race.
The Staffords, who share four daughters - twins Sawyer and Chandler (born in 2017), Hunter (2018), and Tyler (2020) - have always embraced the family aspect of the game. And moments like that one remind us that football, at its core, is still a family affair.
What’s Next
The Rams will look to bounce back quickly as they return home to SoFi Stadium for a Sunday matchup against the Arizona Cardinals. With the NFC West still up for grabs and playoff seeding on the line, every game from here on out carries serious weight.
For Matthew Stafford and the Rams, the path forward is clear: shake off the sting of a controversial loss, lock in, and finish strong.