Week 16 of the NFL season features some games with massive playoff implications, and the first one on the ledger occurred Thursday after the Seattle Seahawks overcame a 16-point second half deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Rams 38-37 in overtime.

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In overtime, Sam Darnold hit Jaxon Smith-Njigba for a 4-yard touchdown pass — then connected with Eric Saubert for a 2-point conversion and the win. Matthew Stafford threw for 457 yards, and Puka Nacua had 225 receiving yards for the Rams. Those two connected on two touchdown passes, including a 41-yarder in overtime to give the Rams the lead.

The Seattle Seahawks were down 30-14 to the Los Angeles Rams with their home fans booing with fewer than 10 minutes remaining after Sam Darnold threw his second ugly interception that seemingly all but ended their NFC West chances.

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua better get ready to pay a fairly large fine. Prior to this Thursday night's showdown against the Seattle Seahawks, fans noticed that Nacua called out NFL referees during a livestream with controversial internet personalities Adin Ross and N3on.

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