🔗 Share this article Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams. Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. Seattle staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a sixteen-point 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 game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus. With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing. Action Highlights Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side. Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into overtime. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score. Notable Performances Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial score. The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season. 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 made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. Seattle staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a sixteen-point 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 game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus. With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing. Action Highlights Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side. Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into overtime. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score. Notable Performances Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial score. The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season. 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.