🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams. Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks. Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Los Angeles 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 absence. With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 record. Action Highlights Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side. Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the game into an extra period. Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion. Key Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score. The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign. Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this game.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks. Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Los Angeles 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 absence. With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 record. Action Highlights Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side. Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the game into an extra period. Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion. Key Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score. The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign. Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this game.