🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams. Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason. Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win. While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence. With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record. Game Recap Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into overtime. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score. Key Stats Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown. The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason. Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win. While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence. With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record. Game Recap Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into overtime. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score. Key Stats Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown. The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.