Name: Seattle secures playoff spot after dramatic finish against Rams
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Description: Seattle clinched a playoff berth following a dramatic game against the Rams, featuring a rare two-point conversion and key plays by Sam Darnold.

Seattle clinched a playoff berth following a dramatic game against the Rams, featuring a rare two-point conversion and key plays by Sam Darnold.

Seattle

Seattle managed to tie the game at 30-all with an unusual two-point conversion, resulting from an accidental recovery of a backward pass. The Rams initially appeared to gain the upper hand with an overtime touchdown, but Seattle responded with crucial plays by Sam Donald.

Seattle's successful conversion ultimately secured their place in the playoffs. The report also provided a brief guide on how the team achieved this result.

Seattle secures playoff spot after dramatic finish against Rams

Seattle leveled the scores at 30-all in a bizarre fashion when the pass went backwards and was recovered accidentally for a two-point conversion. The Rams then appeared to take control when they scored an overtime touchdown but the Seahawks they weren't done and Sam Donald came up big not once but twice. Conversion ensures Seattle will be in the playoffs and here's a quick guide on how to do that.

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