🔗 Share this article Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams. Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason. Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory. 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 have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 record. Game Recap Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions 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 lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side. Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion. Key Stats Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown. The young star tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason. Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory. 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 have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 record. Game Recap Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions 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 lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side. Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion. Key Stats Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown. The young star tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.