🔗 Share this article Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams. Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks. Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win. While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence. With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing. Action Recap Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side. Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the game into overtime. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score. Notable Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial score. The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this game.
Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks. Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win. While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence. With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing. Action Recap Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side. Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the game into overtime. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score. Notable Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial score. The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this game.