🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams. Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory. While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence. With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing. Action Highlights Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams 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 a big return, setting up a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the game into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion. Notable Performances Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score. The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory. While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence. With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing. Action Highlights Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams 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 a big return, setting up a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the game into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion. Notable Performances Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score. The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.