🔗 Share this article Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams. Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason. Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus. With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record. Game Highlights Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle. Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score. Notable Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime touchdown. The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason. Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus. With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record. Game Highlights Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle. Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score. Notable Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime touchdown. The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.