🔗 Share this article Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams. Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason. Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory. While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence. With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing. Action Recap Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into an extra period. Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score. Key Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown. The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason. Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory. While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence. With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing. Action Recap Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into an extra period. Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score. Key Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown. The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.