🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams. Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks. Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason. Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory. While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus. With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record. Game Highlights Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into overtime. Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion. Key Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial score. The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this game.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks. Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason. Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory. While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus. With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record. Game Highlights Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into overtime. Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion. Key Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial score. The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this game.