Rams Propose Rule Changes After Wacky Two-Point Play

Coach Sean McVay says he won't lose sleep if the proposals don't pass.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The Los Angeles Rams have proposed multiple rule changes to the NFL following a bizarre two-point conversion play in Week 16 against the Seattle Seahawks. The proposals aim to prevent similar plays where a tipped backward pass goes past the line of scrimmage and is recovered by the defending team for a score. Coach Sean McVay says the Rams are not overly concerned if the proposals don't ultimately pass.

Why it matters

The Rams' proposals are an attempt to close a perceived loophole in the rules after a play that directly impacted the outcome of their game against the Seahawks. While McVay acknowledges it was an unusual play, he believes the rules should be clarified to prevent similar situations from being rewarded in the future.

The details

The Rams' main proposal is to have a tipped backward pass that goes past the line of scrimmage be treated the same as a fumble, preventing the defending team from advancing the ball. They have also proposed a 40-second limit on booth reviews to speed up the process. McVay believes most people would agree the current rules should be adjusted in these situations, even if he was on the other side of the play.

  • In Week 16 of the 2025 NFL season, the Rams and Seahawks were involved in a wacky two-point conversion play.
  • The Rams met with reporters on Tuesday, March 4, 2026 to discuss their proposed rule changes.

The players

Sean McVay

The head coach of the Los Angeles Rams who is proposing the rule changes.

Zach Charbonnet

The Seahawks running back who nonchalantly recovered the tipped backward pass in the end zone for a two-point conversion.

Sam Darnold

The Seahawks quarterback who threw the backward pass that was tipped and recovered by Charbonnet.

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What they’re saying

“It's a very rare play. I've never been a part of a play like that, but it was accurately officiated. Basically what our proposal is trying to be able to do was get a tipped ball — when it's a backward pass that's actually tipped by the defense that goes past the line of scrimmage to fall under the same parameters of a fumble at the end of the half, under two minutes at the end of the game . . . on fourth downs or on PAT attempts or two-point attempts.”

— Sean McVay, Head Coach, Los Angeles Rams (Los Angeles Rams)

“If it doesn't go through, I'm not losing any sleep over it. It was just because it was an impactful play in the season. I think my feeling is even if I was on the other side, those are things that I think we would probably agree should fall under the same bucket as that.”

— Sean McVay, Head Coach, Los Angeles Rams (Los Angeles Rams)

What’s next

The NFL owners will need to vote on the Rams' proposals, which will require 24 votes to pass. McVay acknowledges it will be difficult to get 75% of teams to support the changes, even though he believes they make sense.

The takeaway

The Rams' proposals highlight the ongoing efforts by teams and the league to refine the rulebook and close potential loopholes, especially after plays that directly impact game outcomes. While McVay is not overly concerned if the changes don't pass, the incident serves as a reminder that the NFL is constantly working to improve the fairness and consistency of its rules.