🔗 Share this article Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams. Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win. While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus. With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing. Game Highlights Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into overtime. Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion. Notable Performances Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial score. The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win. While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus. With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing. Game Highlights Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into overtime. Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion. Notable Performances Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial score. The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.