🔗 Share this article Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams. Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle. Seattle staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory. While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence. With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 record. Action Recap Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the game into overtime. Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score. Key Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown. The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the season. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle. Seattle staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory. While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence. With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 record. Action Recap Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the game into overtime. Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score. Key Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown. The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the season. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this contest.