🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams. Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason. Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory. While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence. With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 record. Action Recap Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle. Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into an extra period. Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score. Notable Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score. The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign. Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason. Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory. While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence. With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 record. Action Recap Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle. Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into an extra period. Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score. Notable Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score. The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign. Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.