🔗 Share this article Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams. Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks. Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win. While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence. With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record. Action Highlights Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a short score by 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 spectacular punt return. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the game into overtime. Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion. Key Stats Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown. The young star now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks. Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win. While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence. With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record. Action Highlights Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a short score by 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 spectacular punt return. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the game into overtime. Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion. Key Stats Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown. The young star now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.