🔗 Share this article Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams. Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks. Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason. Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win. While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence. With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing. Game Highlights Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run 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 final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into overtime. Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score. Notable Stats Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown. The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks. Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason. Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win. While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence. With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing. Game Highlights Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run 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 final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into overtime. Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score. Notable Stats Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown. The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.