🔗 Share this article Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams. Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus. With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing. Action Highlights Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side. Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into an extra period. Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion. Key Stats Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial touchdown. The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus. With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing. Action Highlights Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side. Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into an extra period. Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion. Key Stats Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial touchdown. The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.