🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams. Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus. With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing. Game Highlights Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle. Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the game into overtime. Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion. Key Stats Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown. The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the season. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus. With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing. Game Highlights Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle. Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the game into overtime. Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion. Key Stats Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown. The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the season. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.