🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams. Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs. 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 Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence. With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing. Action Recap Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side. Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion. Notable Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial score. The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the season. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs. 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 Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence. With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing. Action Recap Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side. Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion. Notable Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial score. The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the season. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.