🔗 Share this article Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams. Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence. With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing. Action Recap Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side. Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion. Notable Stats Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score. The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season. Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence. With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing. Action Recap Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side. Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion. Notable Stats Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score. The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season. Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.