🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams. Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason. Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory. While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus. With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing. Game Highlights Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle. Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into overtime. Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score. Notable Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown. The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason. Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory. While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus. With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing. Game Highlights Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle. Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into overtime. Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score. Notable Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown. The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 yards on 12 receptions in this contest.