Seahawks Storm Back in OT Thriller, Clinch Playoff Berth and Take Control of NFC West
The NFC West has been a dogfight all season, and Thursday night in Seattle gave us another instant classic. The Seahawks pulled off one of the most dramatic comebacks of the year, rallying from 16 points down in the fourth quarter to stun the Rams in overtime. With the win, Seattle not only punched its ticket to the postseason - they now sit atop both the division and the NFC playoff picture.
Let’s be clear: this one had everything. High stakes, wild momentum swings, clutch plays, and a finish that left Lumen Field absolutely rocking.
The Rams came in as the only NFC team to have already clinched a playoff spot, but the Seahawks were determined not to be left out of the party. Down big in the fourth, they flipped the script in a hurry.
The comeback was capped off in overtime with a gutsy touchdown drive, followed by a two-point conversion that sealed the deal. That sequence didn’t just win the game - it shifted the balance of power in the NFC West. Seattle now owns the division lead at 12-3, while the Rams fall to 11-4 and slide into the top Wild Card spot.
This game didn’t just shake up the division - it sent ripples across the entire NFC playoff landscape. Here’s how things stand after Thursday night’s showdown:
NFC West Standings (After TNF)
- Seattle Seahawks: 12-3
- Los Angeles Rams: 11-4
- San Francisco 49ers: 10-4
- Arizona Cardinals: 3-11
The 49ers are still very much in the mix at 10-4, and with two weeks to go, this division is far from settled. But for now, it’s the Seahawks who control their own destiny.
NFC Playoff Picture (Post-TNF)
- Seattle Seahawks (12-3) - Clinched playoff spot
- Chicago Bears (10-4)
- Philadelphia Eagles (9-5)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-7)
- Los Angeles Rams (11-4) - Clinched playoff spot
- San Francisco 49ers (10-4)
- Green Bay Packers (9-4-1)
- Detroit Lions (8-6)
- Carolina Panthers (7-7)
- Dallas Cowboys (6-6-1)
The NFC is crowded at the top, and the race for Wild Card spots is heating up fast. With just two games left, every snap matters.
Eliminated from Playoff Contention
- Minnesota Vikings
- Atlanta Falcons
- Arizona Cardinals
- New Orleans Saints
- Washington Commanders
- New York Giants
What’s Next for Seattle?
The Seahawks hit the road next week for a cross-country trip to face the Panthers in Charlotte. After that, they’ll close the regular season with a massive divisional showdown against the 49ers - who are still very much alive in both the division and Wild Card races.
If Thursday night was any indication, buckle up. The NFC West isn’t just competitive - it’s chaos in the best possible way. And with the playoffs looming, Seattle just made a loud, late-season statement: they’re not just in the mix - they’re leading the charge.