🔗 Share this article Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams. Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence. With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing. Action Highlights Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the game into overtime. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score. Key Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial score. The young star now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign. Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence. With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing. Action Highlights Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the game into overtime. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score. Key Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial score. The young star now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign. Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.