TV Analyst's Call Sparked Review of Seahawks' Controversial 2-Point Play vs Rams

The bizarre play that tied the game late in the fourth quarter may have had a major impact on the NFC West standings.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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A new report reveals that the review of the Seattle Seahawks' controversial two-point conversion against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 16 was only initiated after a TV rules analyst called the NFL to suggest the play should be reviewed. The bizarre play, in which the ball was deflected and rolled into the end zone, was initially ruled incomplete but then overturned after review, tying the game late in the fourth quarter. This led to a Seahawks comeback win that impacted the NFC West standings.

Why it matters

The Seahawks' comeback victory over the Rams in that game proved pivotal, as it allowed Seattle to hold onto the NFC's top playoff seed for the rest of the season. This report suggests the review of the key two-point play, which turned the tide of the game, may have only happened due to a TV analyst's intervention, angering Rams fans who feel their team was unfairly denied a crucial win.

The details

With the Rams leading 30-28 in the fourth quarter, Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold threw a screen pass that was deflected by Rams linebacker Jared Verse. The ball rolled into the end zone, where it was recovered by Seattle's Zach Charbonnet. The play was initially ruled incomplete, but after a lengthy review, officials determined it was a backwards pass and awarded the Seahawks a successful two-point conversion to tie the game. A new report from ProFootballTalk states that the review was only initiated after Prime Video rules analyst Terry McAulay called NFL rules analyst Walt Anderson to suggest the play should be reviewed.

  • The controversial two-point play occurred in Week 16 of the 2025 NFL season.
  • The Seahawks went on to win the game and clinch the NFC's top playoff seed.

The players

Sam Darnold

The Seattle Seahawks' quarterback who threw the controversial two-point conversion pass.

Jared Verse

The Los Angeles Rams linebacker who deflected the pass that led to the two-point conversion.

Zach Charbonnet

The Seattle Seahawks player who recovered the deflected pass in the end zone for the two-point conversion.

Terry McAulay

The Prime Video rules analyst who called the NFL to suggest the play should be reviewed.

Walt Anderson

The NFL rules analyst who communicated with McAulay and initiated the review of the play.

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What they’re saying

“I'm not going to go into detail on the specifics of the situation.”

— Terry McAulay, Prime Video rules analyst (Text message to ProFootballTalk)

What’s next

The NFL has not confirmed or denied the report that a TV analyst's call prompted the review of the controversial two-point play. It remains to be seen if the league will provide any further clarification on the officiating decision.

The takeaway

This report adds another layer of controversy to one of the strangest plays of the 2025 NFL season, suggesting that a TV analyst's intervention may have impacted a crucial call that swung the outcome of a key divisional matchup between the Seahawks and Rams. It raises questions about the role of broadcast partners in the officiating process and whether the review was handled properly.