Seahawks’ 38-37 OT winner returns to the spotlight

It clinched Seattle's first playoff berth since 2022.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 261 min read

FOR THE WIN 🤯 The Seahawks go for the win in OT and convert on a 2-point attempt 🔥 https://t.co/8CVyrevuQp Via @espn on X

What happened: Seattle answered an opening-possession overtime touchdown with a nine-play, 65-yard drive. After a four-yard touchdown, the offense converted for two with 3:13 left.

Why it matters: The decision avoided a possible tie and moved Seattle to 12-3 with two games remaining. The win put the club atop the NFC standings at the time.

By the numbers: Seattle became the first NFL team to win on an overtime 2-point conversion. The Seahawks had trailed 30-14 with 9:04 left after previously going 0-172 when down by at least 16 points in the fourth quarter.

What to watch: The reigning Super Bowl champions carry that late-game standard into their 2026 title defense.

Sources

@espn 2026-07-26T22:14:38.387077+00:00

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