🔗 Share this article Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams. Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle. Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason. Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus. With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record. Game Highlights Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle. Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into overtime. Although Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score. Notable Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score. The young star tops the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign. Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle. Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason. Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus. With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record. Game Highlights Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle. Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into overtime. Although Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score. Notable Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score. The young star tops the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign. Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this contest.