🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams. Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason. Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win. While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence. With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing. Game Recap Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side. Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into an extra period. Although Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score. Key Stats Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime score. The young star now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this contest.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason. Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win. While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence. With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing. Game Recap Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side. Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into an extra period. Although Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score. Key Stats Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime score. The young star now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this contest.