🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams. Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason. Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win. While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence. With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing. Game Recap Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, 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 conversion sent the game into overtime. Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion. Notable Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score. The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the season. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason. Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win. While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence. With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing. Game Recap Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, 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 conversion sent the game into overtime. Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion. Notable Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score. The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the season. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on twelve receptions in this contest.