🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams. Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle. Seattle staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win. While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence. With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 record. Action Recap Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side. Rams cornerback Wallace then took back 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 touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into overtime. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score. Key Performances Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime score. The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign. Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle. Seattle staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win. While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence. With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 record. Action Recap Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side. Rams cornerback Wallace then took back 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 touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into overtime. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score. Key Performances Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime score. The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign. Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.