🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams. Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason. Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory. While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus. With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 record. Action Highlights Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into an extra period. Although Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score. Notable Performances Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown. The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason. Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory. While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus. With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 record. Action Highlights Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into an extra period. Although Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score. Notable Performances Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown. The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.