🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams. Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle. Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win. While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence. With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing. Action Highlights Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side. Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into overtime. Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion. Key Performances Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial score. The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this game.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle. Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win. While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence. With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing. Action Highlights Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side. Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into overtime. Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion. Key Performances Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial score. The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this game.