🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams. Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle. Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason. Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win. While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus. With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record. Action Highlights Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle. Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into overtime. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score. Key Stats Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime score. The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season. Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle. Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason. Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win. While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus. With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record. Action Highlights Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle. Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into overtime. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score. Key Stats Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime score. The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season. Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.