🔗 Share this article Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams. Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle. Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason. Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus. With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record. Game Recap Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle. Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into overtime. Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion. Notable Stats Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown. The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle. Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason. Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus. With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record. Game Recap Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle. Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into overtime. Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion. Notable Stats Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown. The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on twelve receptions in this contest.