🔗 Share this article Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams. Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle. Seattle staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason. Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence. With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 record. Game Highlights Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into overtime. Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion. Notable Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown. The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this game.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle. Seattle staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason. Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence. With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 record. Game Highlights Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into overtime. Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion. Notable Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown. The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this game.