🔗 Share this article Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams. Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason. Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus. With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing. Game Highlights Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion. Notable Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown. The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season. Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason. Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus. With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing. Game Highlights Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion. Notable Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown. The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season. Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.