🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams. Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason. Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win. While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence. With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing. Action Highlights Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side. Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into overtime. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion. Key Performances Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime score. The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign. Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason. Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win. While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence. With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing. Action Highlights Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side. Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into overtime. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion. Key Performances Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime score. The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign. Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.