🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams. Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus. With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record. Game Highlights Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle. Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the game into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score. Notable Performances Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime score. The young star tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus. With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record. Game Highlights Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle. Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the game into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score. Notable Performances Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime score. The young star tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.