🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams. Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason. Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory. While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence. With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing. Action Highlights Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side. Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score. Notable Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime touchdown. The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason. Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory. While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence. With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing. Action Highlights Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side. Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score. Notable Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime touchdown. The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this contest.