🔗 Share this article Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams. Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason. Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching 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 postseason after a 24-month absence. With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record. Game Highlights Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side. Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period. Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion. Notable Performances Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown. The young star tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign. Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason. Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching 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 postseason after a 24-month absence. With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record. Game Highlights Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side. Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period. Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion. Notable Performances Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown. The young star tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign. Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.