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**Warning: This article contains spoilers for the season 2 finale of *Finding Mr. Christmas*. If you don't want to know who wins, stop reading now!**

Ho-ho-hold on to your reindeer, because the Hallmark Channel has crowned its newest Mr. Christmas. The *Finding Mr. Christmas* season 2 finale began with just three remaining hunks (Craig Geoghan, Angel Garet, and Rustin Sailors) still vying for the coveted crown and the starring role in a Hallmark holiday film that came with it.

But after acting through the gauntlet of a complicated three-shot set-up scene (complete with a big on-screen smooch with Hallmark star Erin Krakow), only one would emerge with the title. In the end, host Jonathan Bennett broke the big news that Criag was the newest Mr. Christmas.

Craig experienced both highs (multiple Star Quality challenge wins) and lows (twice ending up in the bottom two, including after his rapping talent show performance). He was told he needed to show more depth and vulnerability in his work, which is exactly what Craig did en route to his big win.

And what did Craig win exactly? A starring role in Hallmark's *A Make or Break Holiday* (airing Dec. 20 at 8pm ET/PT), where he will re-team with *Finding Mr. Christmas* guest star Hunter King. We spoke to the newly minted winner about his *FMC* journey and got the details about his upcoming movie and that big finale kiss, along with maybe, just *maybe*, one more holiday rap.

Jonathan Bennett and Craig Geoghan on Hallmark Chanel's 'Finding Mr. Christmas' season 2.

**: Congratulations! But am I talking now to Craig or to Santini?**

**CRAIG GEOGHAN:** Right now you're talking to Craig. Santini was hot at the beginning of the show, but we've come a long way since then. So this is Craig now.

**What's it like when Jonathan says your name as the next Mr. Christmas?**

I was incredibly nervous. Every single elimination is intense. It looks intense when you're watching it on TV, but it's 10 times more intense when you're in that room. You could feel all of the nerves radiating off the other guys. You could feel your nerves radiating off onto them. And then when he finally called my name, obviously I was incredibly thrilled, but the first feeling that I had was just such a sense of relief.

If you notice the first reaction I had was kind of just [exhales]. It was almost like a deep breath. A sense of relief, a big sigh. And then the emotions kind of hit me after that.

Angel Garet, Craig Geoghan, and Rustin Sailors on Hallmark Chanel's 'Finding Mr. Christmas' season 2.

**As the show began to unfold this season, who did you think was your biggest competition?**

Angel for sure was someone who stood out. I thought that Robbie was definitely a contender, having had a lot of experience doing this in the past. Rustin is another one who, it's evident that he's done this for a long time. So I would say those three guys really stood out. It's evident to the viewer that they were great choices as well. It could have been anyone, and I'm just happy it was me. But those three, as the competition went along, really stood out.

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**You won a few Star Quality challenges, but you were also twice in the bottom two, for the talent show competition and the Sharon Lawrence scene. Did you ever think you might be going home?**

I thought that it was possible that I was going home in episode 4 when I was in the bottom two after the talent show. Which is funny because going into the talent show, I was like, "I've got this in the bag! My talent's definitely gonna be fun, entertaining!" [Laughs]

So I was super confident, but then I landed in the bottom two and I think my first time being down there overwhelmed me a bit and all the feelings just came flooding in, like, "This is it for me. I'm done. I'm in the bottom two, I'm going home."

But then in the episode with Sharon being in the bottom two, I actually felt a bit better. I still wasn't sure because I was down there with Marcus and Marcus was great as well. But I felt so connected with Sharon and I was like, "There's no way that this is the one that I'm going home on. This one felt too good." But earlier in this season, not so much.

Angel Garet, Rustin Sailors, and Craig Geoghan on Hallmark Chanel's 'Finding Mr. Christmas' season 2.

**Tell me about preparing for the big kiss with Erin Krakow for your last scene, because the entire competition could hinge on that kiss.**

I was the first one on TV to kiss Erin in the taping. So I was happy I got to kiss her first — no Rustin or Angel cooties. But that's all just part of the work. I've had to do that a bunch of times in the past. Erin is such a pro, I didn't even think twice about that part of the scene, to be completely honest. It was more so about the connection with her and the intensity that I'm looking for with her.

So that's more what I was focused on. The kiss, that's just part of the work. That's really not anything that is a big deal to me anymore. At first, it was something in my career that I had to kind of get used to and get over. But thankfully now with pros like that, it's a piece of cake.

Craig Geoghan and Erin Krakow on Hallmark Chanel's 'Finding Mr. Christmas' season 2.

**Well, for us non-pros that are sitting there watching, how does that work between you and a scene partner in terms of determining how hard to go in on that kiss?**

There's still that aspect of it. It's just not as awkward as it once was. You approach it exactly like how you just did with me. I went up to Erin and I said, "I know you've done this a hundred times before, but obviously there's a kiss in the scene. What are you comfortable with? What are you not comfortable with? How intense should we make this?"

It's a collaborative effort between her and I, and for her, she does this in her sleep even more so than me. So it was really pretty easy and you just have a conversation about it. A lot of times ,there'll be intimacy coordinators on set these days as well, which is pretty cool, to keep everybody safe and happy. And so all of that in combination with each other, it made for a very seamless experience.

Craig Geoghan on Hallmark Chanel's 'Finding Mr. Christmas' season 2.

**Let's talk about your big prize. What can you tell me about your Hallmark movie, *A Make or Break Holiday?***

It's amazing, man. We got to shoot that in Vancouver maybe a month and a half after the wrapping of *Finding Mr. Christmas.* And it's funny shooting a holiday movie when it's, you know, 75 degrees outside. And what an unbelievable cast and crew. I'm still in touch with all of them. It was truly like a family.

**Tell me about your role in the movie.**

My character's name is Reid, and I am actually Hunter's character's brother in the movie, which works well because I played her brother on *Finding Mr. Christmas* as well. And so my character and one of the other characters almost relationship trap Hunter and Evan Roderick's characters to get them back together. And we do it in secrecy as well.

My character is just total knucklehead. He is getting bossed around by grandma throughout the entire movie. I'm almost like a pawn in her game, but there are so many opportunities for comedy throughout it for me. Going through *Finding Mr. Christmas* was like a bootcamp, so it got me ready for that, and I think it's going to go over really well. So I'm excited.

Jonathan Bennett, Hunter King, Craig Geoghan on Hallmark Chanel's 'Finding Mr. Christmas' season 2.

**Do you think they knew being Hunter's brother was going to be the winner's role when they had you all play her brother on *FMC?***

I don't think that that was pre-planned. However, when Hunter and I clicked the way we did, it maybe sparked an idea because that was the scene where I really started to hit a second and third gear in the show. Episode 5 is when I kind of turned it up all the way through the finale. And so they maybe saw that and went with it.

It also helps that we kind of look alike. Hunter and I took a selfie together on set in Canada, and we were like, "Wow, this is pretty convincing." I sent it to my actual sister and she's like, "Are you replacing me right now?" I think that maybe the idea for us to be siblings came from the show for sure.

Angel Garet, Craig Geoghan, and Rustin Sailors on Hallmark Chanel's 'Finding Mr. Christmas' season 2.

**Finally, since I know you're a rapper and a freestyler, can you break me off a few bars about winning *Finding Mr. Christmas?***

Thanks for this interview, you're not gonna wanna miss this. Sitting right here with Finding Mr. Christmas. Happy to be sitting right here, so Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

*This interview has been edited for length and clarity*.

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Kathy Bates, who broke out with her role in Rob Reiner's 1990 horror classic *Misery*, is mourning the director who she credits with changing her life.

Reiner, 78, and his wife, Michele Singer, 68, were found dead at their Brentwood home in Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon in an apparent double homicide. Hours later, their son Nick Reiner was arrested in connection with their deaths.

In a statement provided to **, Bates expressed her shock and grief over the news of the couple's tragic death. "I''m horrified hearing this terrible news. Absolutely devastated," Bates began. "I loved Rob. He was brilliant and kind, a man who made films of every genre to challenge himself as an artist."

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She continued, "He also fought courageously for his political beliefs. He changed the course of my life. Michele was a gifted photographer. She shot my beautiful photos for the *Misery* campaign. My heart breaks for them both. My thoughts are with their family."

Prior to landing her role in *Misery*, Bates was a working actress. She got her start in the '70s with minor theater roles and slowly built her credits with off-Broadway shows and guest stints in prime-time dramas and soap operas. *Misery* marked a seismic shift: a commercial and critical darling, the Reiner-directed film was Bates' Hollywood breakthrough.

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Her portrayal of obsessive nurse Annie Wilkes won Bates an Oscar and a Golden Globe for Best actress. As for Reiner, the film marked his second Stephen King adaptation, after 1986's *Stand by Me. *It also continued a legendary run from the director behind 1984's *This Is Spinal Tap, *1987's *The Princess Bride, *and 1989's* When Harry Met Sally.*

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Earlier this year, Bates and Reiner reunited at the 16th edition of the TCM Classic Film Festival to celebrate the 35th anniversary of *Misery*. During their conversation, Reiner revealed that he knew he has found his Annie mere seconds into Bates' audition.

"She read like two lines, I think, two or three lines, and I said, 'That's enough, you can do this,'" he recalled. "She was like, 'What do you mean?' I'm cutting her off. I'm like, 'No, no you can do this, I know you can do it.'"

He continued, "And she went, 'Really?' And as she walked out of the room, she said, 'Can I call my mother?'"

Reiner's loss has been met with an outpouring of love from fans and former collaborators alike. The investigation into Rob and Michele's deaths remains ongoing and is presently being looked into as a homicide. TMZ reported that their deaths were attributed to lacerations consistent with a knife. Their son has been arrested on an alleged felony charge and is being held on $4 million bail.**

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Before his untimely death, Rob Reiner enjoyed the rare satisfaction of knowing his work had inspired artists he deeply admired.

Back in July, in what would become his final interview with **, Reiner reflected on his legacy while promoting *Spinal Tap II: The End Continues*, the sequel to 1984's massively influential comedy, *This Is Spinal Tap*, which is widely credited with popularizing the mockumentary genre.

Reiner, who, along with his wife, Michele, was found dead on Sunday in an apparent double homicide, reunited with Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer to direct and star in the film,* *which was released in September.

"I had a conversation the other day with Ricky Gervais, and he was saying that *The Office*, the original *Office* that he did, and then the American version, was inspired by *Spinal Tap*," he told EW.

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"And so that, to me, those are the greatest compliments in the world. When you see this kind of documentary style being used as a way of telling stories, it's very satisfying. Especially somebody you respect, like Ricky. I mean, he's brilliant," Reiner added. "And Ben Stiller, I had a conversation with him, and he said the same thing. So that's pretty cool. That's pretty cool."

Still, the director admitted he felt apprehensive about making a sequel to the beloved classic over 40 years after its release — especially after repeatedly turning down the idea.

Asked if he was concerned that the follow-up wouldn't live up to the original, he said, "Listen, you hit on exactly our trepidation. It's a high bar, and I'm not here to say that we surpassed that. I mean, there's a reason why *Timeout Magazine* rated [the original] as the No. 1 comedy of all time. So you can't go better than that. But this one works; it satisfies it, and it works."

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A satire on the world of rock & roll and the pretensions of rock documentaries, *This Is Spinal Tap *followed the titular fictional band on a tour filled with embarrassing mishaps and misadventures. But after the film was released, McKean, Shearer, and Guest continued performing as the band, playing songs from the film in real, live concerts.

"The film comes out, but it took a while for people to catch on, and people thought it was a real band at the beginning. They didn't know it was a comedy," Reiner said. "And all of a sudden, it becomes this thing that sort of folds into the real world. It's like a Möbius strip that folds into itself. And they booked tours, they play Royal Albert Hall, they play Glastonbury, they play Wembley. And so now you've got this weird kind of hybrid thing where they're now in the real world."

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Speaking about the film's legacy in the music industry, Reiner said, "The real world of rockers loves the movie. They've come to embrace it. I can't tell you how many times I've been approached by rockers who said, 'It's a staple on the tour bus. We watch it over and over again.' The first time I met Sting, he said, 'I've watched this thing so many times. Every time I watch it, I don't know whether to laugh or cry because it's so close to the reality of their lives.'"

The sequel featured cameos from numerous rock stars like Garth Brooks, Questlove, Trisha Yearwood, Paul McCartney, Lars Ulrich, and Chad Smith. Asked if there were any other musicians on his bucket list to work with, Reiner took the opportunity to remind EW that very phrase is also a little-known part of his immense legacy.

"So, this is fascinating: It never existed until I made the film *Bucket List*," he said, referring to his 2007 film with Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson. "I'm not kidding. It was created for the film, the idea of a bucket list. People think that term has been around for a million years."**

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Five hours before her brother, Nick, was arrested in connection with their deaths, Romy Reiner found her parents — Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner — dead.

Romy, 27, made the discovery Sunday afternoon at her parents' home in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Brentwood, and called 911, according to PEOPLE.

Per a statement from the Los Angeles Police Department, at approximately 3:40 p.m. police responded to a call of a death investigation and found the deceased, who were identified as the longtime couple.

"As a result of the initial investigation, it was determined that the Reiners were the victims of homicide," the statement read. "The investigation further revealed that Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old son of Robert and Michele Reiner, was responsible for their deaths. Nick Reiner was located and arrested at approximately 9:15 p.m."

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Nick was later booked for murder and currently remains in custody with no bail. The case will be presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office for filing consideration on Tuesday.

The news comes as sources told PEOPLE on Monday that Nick and his father had been involved in a loud heated argument during a holiday party on Saturday night, hosted by Conan O'Brien. The outlet reports that one source recalled Nick "freaking everyone out, acting crazy, kept asking people if they were famous." According to TMZ, the couple left the party following the argument.

In addition to Romy and Nick, Rob and Michele — who got married in 1989 after first meeting while Rob was directing *When Harry Met Sally* — shared another son, Jake, 34. Rob is also survived by his daughter, Tracy Reiner, 61, whom he adopted during his first marriage to actress and director Penny Marshall.

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Though Romy has not offered a statement publicly, Tracy told NBC News that the sudden passing of her father, 78, and his wife, 68, has left her stunned. "I came from the greatest family ever," she told the outlet. "I don't know what to say. I'm in shock."**

Rob's family also shared a statement to *Variety* after the filmmaker's death, writing, "It is with profound sorrow that we announce the tragic passing of Michele and Rob Reiner. We are heartbroken by this sudden loss, and we ask for privacy during this unbelievably difficult time."

In addition to *When Harry Met Sally*, Rob is known for his many contributions to cinema as a director, including *This Is Spinal Tap *(1984), *Stand by Me* (1986)*,* *The Princess Bride *(1987), and *A Few Good Men *(1992), and as an actor as Mike "Meathead" Stivic on the sitcom *All in the Family*. Michele was an acclaimed photographer.

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'90s Rock Band Announces Return to U.S. City for First Time in 8 Years Liz LindainDecember 19, 2025 at 5:18 AM 0 Not to cause widespread panic, but Widespread Panic dropped some exciting news this past week. On their Instagram and official website, the rock band announced that they will be performing two shows at the CocaCola Ampitheater in Birmingham, Alabama, on April 17 and 18, 2026. The last time Widespread Panic played in Birmingham was two nights at the Legacy Arena's BJCC in February 2018, marking eight years since they last performed in this city.

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Not to cause widespread panic, but Widespread Panic dropped some exciting news this past week.

On their Instagram and official website, the rock band announced that they will be performing two shows at the Coca-Cola Ampitheater in Birmingham, Alabama, on April 17 and 18, 2026. The last time Widespread Panic played in Birmingham was two nights at the Legacy Arena's BJCC in February 2018, marking eight years since they last performed in this city.

Though it's been almost a decade since the band performed in Birmingham, they are no strangers to the state of Alabama. In May 2022, they did a three-night run at the Orion Amphitheater in Huntsville, with a finale celebrating departed members. They then announced another three-night stand at the same venue for July 28-30, 2023.

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Hundreds of fans expressed their excitement in the comment section over the news, as well as shared a bunch of viral GIFs of various characters dancing and memes.

"BAMA PANIC LETS RIDE!!!!!," a fan excitedly expressed.

"I just ascended from my desk chair," one wrote.

A fan commented, "Roll panic 🔥."

"Whoop whoop 🙌 ❤️," a user said.

"This amphitheater is [explicit] but I'll be there," a fan commented. "let's ride."

One user simply wrote, "About time."

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Formed in 1986 in Athens, Georgia by John Bell and Michael Houser while students at UGA, Widespread Panic is a rock band known for blending Southern rock, blues, funk and improvisational jazz in their music. The group built a loyal fanbase through touring and extended live performances, becoming a staple of the jam-band scene in the 1990s. Albums like Everyday, Space Wrangler and Til the Medicine Takes helped push the band into the mainstream.

The current lineup includes Bell, Dave Schools, Duane Trucks, Domingo "Sunny" Ortiz, John "JoJo" Hermann and guitarist Jimmy Herring. Houser unfortunately passed away due to pancreatic cancer in 2002. In 2024, the band released two studio albums: Snake Oil King and Hailbound Queen. This year, they released four live albums from various performances around the United States in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Tickets for Widespread Panic's Birmingham shows will go on sale on Fridayon their official website. Two-day tickets are available, but limited.

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Game of the Year: Top 10 moments from Rams vs. Seahawks OT thriller Chris Bumbaca, USA TODAY December 19, 2025 at 7:18 AM 0 Game of the year. That's how we'll remember the Seattle Seahawks' 3837 overtime victory Thursday, Dec. 18, over the Los Angeles Rams that tilted the power balance of the NFC West in favor of the 'Hawks. Here are 10 moments that will always stand out from the "Thursday Night Football" thriller. Kenneth Walker's 55yard TD run After a somewhat pedestrian first half, the Rams led 137 entering the third quarter.

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Game of the year.

That's how we'll remember the Seattle Seahawks' 38-37 overtime victory Thursday, Dec. 18, over the Los Angeles Rams that tilted the power balance of the NFC West in favor of the 'Hawks.

Here are 10 moments that will always stand out from the "Thursday Night Football" thriller.

Kenneth Walker's 55-yard TD run

After a somewhat pedestrian first half, the Rams led 13-7 entering the third quarter. Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker found daylight for a 55-yard touchdown that gave Seattle a 14-13 lead on its first possession of the second half.

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Puka Nacua, Pt. 1

One of many times the much-in-the-news Puka Nacua inserted himself in the game, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford found Nacua over the middle for 58 yards on the final play of the third quarter to set the Rams up for another touchdown.

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— NFL (@NFL) December 19, 2025

Matthew Stafford's no-look TD pass

By this point in the game, Stafford – who finished with 457 passing yards and three touchdowns – was dealing. The Rams achieved their largest lead of the game thanks to a no-look, 1-yard touchdown from Stafford to Nacua, and the point-after made it 30-14.

The Stafford no-look 🤌 pic.twitter.com/e2W5jc9iRo

— NFL (@NFL) December 19, 2025

Rams INTs

A Darnold interception felt inevitable. The dam broke with 6:44 remaining in the third quarter when Rams cornerback Josh Wallace picked off Darnold, who threw blindly into the crowded passing lane; Wallace returned the ball all the way down to the Seattle 1-yard line.

PICK! Josh Wallace intercepts Sam Darnold and takes it down to the ONELARvsSEA on Prime VideoAlso streaming on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/1txJIVFxgB

— NFL (@NFL) December 19, 2025

The second Darnold pick was even more brutal, as the Seahawks were on the verge of pulling the game back within reach when Darnold's pass over the middle found the clutch of Rams defensive lineman Kobie Turner.

BIG MAN INT!Kobie Turner drops in coverage and picks off Sam Darnold.LARvsSEA on Prime VideoAlso streaming on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/WblfoidJzQ

— NFL (@NFL) December 19, 2025

Rashid Shaheed punt return for TD

That's why you trade for the big-time playmaker at the deadline. Shaheed started the Seahawks' comeback with a 58-yard punt return for a touchdown, his second special teams score since being traded to Seattle from the New Orleans Saints in November.

RASHID SHAHEED 58-YARD PUNT RETURN TD!LARvsSEA on Prime VideoAlso streaming on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/BrJpea7SCE

— NFL (@NFL) December 19, 2025

The Craziest Two-Point Conversion Ever

Was it a fumble? Or an incomplete pass? Either way, credit to Zach Charbonnet for the heads-up play to pick up the ball in the end zone. The overturned call tied the game at 30.

"Is this the craziest 2-point conversion EVER?"The @Seahawks tie it up in a WILD way 😳LARvsSEA on Prime VideoAlso streaming on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/KwNtEIWVQ7

— NFL (@NFL) December 19, 2025

Harrison Mevis missed FG

Playing in his seventh career game, the Missouri kicker finished 3-for-4 and made four of his extra points. But he missed a pivotal 48-yarder just before the two-minute warning in the fourth quarter that would have given the Rams a 33-30 lead.

NO GOOD! @Seahawks take over with 2:07 left 👀LARvsSEA on Prime VideoAlso streaming on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/2Gh3TEaoiU

— NFL (@NFL) December 19, 2025

their new "Rivalries" uniform for the "Sunday Night Football" game, which the Patriots won, 23-20.

" style=padding-bottom:56%>Week 5: Buffalo Bills wide receiver Curtis Samuel makes a catch against the New England Patriots at Highmark Stadium. The Bills wore their new "Rivalries" uniform for the "Sunday Night Football" game, which the Patriots won, 23-20.

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Week 5: Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield awaits the snap against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. Both teams wore throwback uniforms in the Buccaneers' 38-35 win. The Buccaneers and Seahawks entered the NFL together as expansion teams in 1976.

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Week 5: Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield awaits the snap against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. Both teams wore throwback uniforms in the Buccaneers' 38-35 win. The Buccaneers and Seahawks entered the NFL together as expansion teams in 1976.

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"Monday Night Football" game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Empower Field at Mile High. The Broncos wore their "Midnight Navy" uniforms for the 28-3 win.

" style=padding-bottom:56%>Week 4: Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) hands the ball off to running back J.K. Dobbins during the "Monday Night Football" game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Empower Field at Mile High. The Broncos wore their "Midnight Navy" uniforms for the 28-3 win.

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Week 4: Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) hands the ball off to running back J.K. Dobbins during the "Monday Night Football" game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Empower Field at Mile High. The Broncos wore their "Midnight Navy" uniforms for the 28-3 win.

">Week 4: Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) hands the ball off to running back J.K. Dobbins during the "Monday Night Football" game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Empower Field at Mile High. The Broncos wore their "Midnight Navy" uniforms for the 28-3 win.

" src=https://ift.tt/yEecp3F class=caas-img>a 27-21 win on "Monday Night Football" at Hard Rock Stadium. The Dolphins wore their new their Nike "Rivalries" uniforms – the team version dubbed "Dark Waters."

" style=padding-bottom:56%>Week 4: Miami Dolphins running back De'von Achane rushes the ball against the New York Jets during a 27-21 win on "Monday Night Football" at Hard Rock Stadium. The Dolphins wore their new their Nike "Rivalries" uniforms – the team version dubbed "Dark Waters."

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Week 4: Miami Dolphins running back De'von Achane rushes the ball against the New York Jets during a 27-21 win on "Monday Night Football" at Hard Rock Stadium. The Dolphins wore their new their Nike "Rivalries" uniforms – the team version dubbed "Dark Waters."

">Week 4: Miami Dolphins running back De'von Achane rushes the ball against the New York Jets during a 27-21 win on "Monday Night Football" at Hard Rock Stadium. The Dolphins wore their new their Nike "Rivalries" uniforms – the team version dubbed "Dark Waters."

" src=https://ift.tt/WdNZrDR class=caas-img>the first NFL team to wear the new Nike "Rivalries" uniform in a game. The Seahawks won the game, 23-20.

" style=padding-bottom:56%>Week 4: The Arizona Cardinals defense tackles Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tory Horton (15) during the first quarter of a "Thursday Night Football" game at State Farm Stadium. The Cardinals became the first NFL team to wear the new Nike "Rivalries" uniform in a game. The Seahawks won the game, 23-20.

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Week 4: The Arizona Cardinals defense tackles Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tory Horton (15) during the first quarter of a "Thursday Night Football" game at State Farm Stadium. The Cardinals became the first NFL team to wear the new Nike "Rivalries" uniform in a game. The Seahawks won the game, 23-20.

">Week 4: The Arizona Cardinals defense tackles Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tory Horton (15) during the first quarter of a "Thursday Night Football" game at State Farm Stadium. The Cardinals became the first NFL team to wear the new Nike "Rivalries" uniform in a game. The Seahawks won the game, 23-20.

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Week 3: New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller (5) stiff arms Seattle Seahawks linebacker Tyrice Knight (48) during the second quarter at Lumen Field. The Saints wore their all-white uniform and helmet combo for the first time in the 44-13 loss.

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Week 3: New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller (5) stiff arms Seattle Seahawks linebacker Tyrice Knight (48) during the second quarter at Lumen Field. The Saints wore their all-white uniform and helmet combo for the first time in the 44-13 loss.

">Week 3: New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller (5) stiff arms Seattle Seahawks linebacker Tyrice Knight (48) during the second quarter at Lumen Field. The Saints wore their all-white uniform and helmet combo for the first time in the 44-13 loss.

" src=https://ift.tt/EKyAvqF class=caas-img>Week 3: San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey carries the ball against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half at Levi's Stadium. The 49ers wore throwback jerseys - an homage to the team's 1950s look, as well as its 1994 Super Bowl-winning season - in the 16-15 win against the Cardinals.

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Week 3: San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey carries the ball against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half at Levi's Stadium. The 49ers wore throwback jerseys - an homage to the team's 1950s look, as well as its 1994 Super Bowl-winning season - in the 16-15 win against the Cardinals.

">Week 3: San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey carries the ball against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half at Levi's Stadium. The 49ers wore throwback jerseys - an homage to the team's 1950s look, as well as its 1994 Super Bowl-winning season - in the 16-15 win against the Cardinals.

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Week 2: Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) runs the ball against the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium. Sporting "The Vikings Classic" throwback uniform inspired by the team's look during the 1960s and '70s, Minnesota was defeated, 22-6.

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Week 2: Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) runs the ball against the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium. Sporting "The Vikings Classic" throwback uniform inspired by the team's look during the 1960s and '70s, Minnesota was defeated, 22-6.

">Week 2: Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) runs the ball against the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium. Sporting "The Vikings Classic" throwback uniform inspired by the team's look during the 1960s and '70s, Minnesota was defeated, 22-6.

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1 / 25Can't-miss alternate and throwback uniforms of the 2025 NFL seasonWeek 6: Washington Commanders wide receiver Chris Moore (19) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the "Monday Night Football" game against the Chicago Bears at Northwest Stadium. The Commanders wore their all-black alternate uniforms for the game.Puka Pt. 2

Nacua finished with 225 yards and two touchdowns. As Rams head coach Sean McVay said, "he went off." His 41-yard touchdown score in overtime was an exclamation point.

PUKA GOES OVER 200 YARDS RECEIVING AND PUTS THE RAMS IN FRONTLARvsSEA on Prime VideoAlso streaming on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/h2COlkDjK2

— NFL (@NFL) December 19, 2025

Darnold to Kupp

Perhaps Darnold's finest career moment to this point. The No. 3 pick of the 2018 draft pinpointed a pass to ex-Ram Cooper Kupp for a 21-yard gain that had the Seahawks in business before the game-winning score.

Darnold to Kupp OH MYLARvsSEA on Prime VideoAlso streaming on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/0BlXI7olgv

— NFL (@NFL) December 19, 2025

Seahawks walk-off

Mike Macdonald went for two and it worked. Seattle walked off the Rams.

First, Darnold completed a pass in the back of the end zone to Jaxon Smith-Njigba for a touchdown.

DARNOLD TO JSN!LARvsSEA on Prime VideoAlso streaming on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/Vk5rdrILgx

— NFL (@NFL) December 19, 2025

After, Seattle offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak dialed up the team's best two-point option and it resulted in Darnold finding a wide-open Eric Saubert, the No. 2 tight end, for the game-winning conversion that left the Seahawks in control of the NFC West.

DARNOLD. SAUBER. @SEAHAWKS WIN! pic.twitter.com/ve68iUT2xk

— NFL (@NFL) December 19, 2025

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