🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams. Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason. Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence. With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing. Game Highlights Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle. Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into an extra period. Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion. Notable Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime score. The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason. Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence. With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing. Game Highlights Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle. Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into an extra period. Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion. Notable Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime score. The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.