🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams. Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory. While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus. With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record. Game Recap Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side. Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into an extra period. Although Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion. Notable Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime score. The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory. While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus. With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record. Game Recap Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side. Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into an extra period. Although Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion. Notable Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime score. The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on twelve receptions in this contest.