🔗 Share this article Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams. Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason. Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory. While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus. With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing. Action Highlights Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side. Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into overtime. Although Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion. Notable Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving 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 yards, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason. Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory. While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus. With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing. Action Highlights Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side. Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into overtime. Although Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion. Notable Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving 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 yards, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.