🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams. Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win. While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence. With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing. Action Highlights Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle. Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the game into overtime. Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion. Key Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown. The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win. While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence. With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing. Action Highlights Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle. Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the game into overtime. Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion. Key Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown. The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.