🔗 Share this article Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams. Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason. Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, 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 berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence. With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record. Action Highlights Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side. Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into overtime. Although Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion. Notable Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score. The young star tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the season. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this game.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason. Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, 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 berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence. With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record. Action Highlights Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side. Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into overtime. Although Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion. Notable Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score. The young star tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the season. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this game.