🔗 Share this article Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams. Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle. Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory. While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus. With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four record. Game Recap Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side. Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion. Notable Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score. The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle. Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory. While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus. With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four record. Game Recap Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side. Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion. Notable Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score. The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.