🔗 Share this article Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams. Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason. Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win. While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus. With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing. Game Highlights Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side. Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score. Key Stats 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 season. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason. Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win. While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus. With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing. Game Highlights Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side. Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score. Key Stats 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 season. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.