🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams. Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks. Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence. With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing. Action Recap Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into an extra period. Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score. Key Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime score. The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks. Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence. With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing. Action Recap Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into an extra period. Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score. Key Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime score. The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.