🔗 Share this article Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams. Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason. Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory. While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus. With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing. Game Recap Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side. Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the game into an extra period. Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion. Key Performances Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial score. The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason. Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory. While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus. With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing. Game Recap Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side. Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the game into an extra period. Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion. Key Performances Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial score. The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.