🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams. Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks. Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory. While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence. With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing. Action Highlights Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side. Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into overtime. Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion. Notable Stats Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown. The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign. Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks. Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory. While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence. With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing. Action Highlights Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side. Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into overtime. Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion. Notable Stats Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown. The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign. Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.