🔗 Share this article Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams. Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory. While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus. With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record. Action Recap Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle. Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the game into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score. Notable Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime touchdown. The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory. While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus. With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record. Action Recap Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle. Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the game into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score. Notable Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime touchdown. The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.