🔗 Share this article Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams. Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason. Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks 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 Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence. With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing. Action Recap Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side. Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score. Key Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime touchdown. The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason. Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks 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 Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence. With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing. Action Recap Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side. Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score. Key Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime touchdown. The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this contest.