🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams. Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks. Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus. With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing. Action Recap Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle. Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the game into overtime. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score. Key Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial touchdown. The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 yards on 12 catches in this game.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks. Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus. With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing. Action Recap Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle. Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the game into overtime. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score. Key Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial touchdown. The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 yards on 12 catches in this game.