🔗 Share this article Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams. Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to defeat 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 emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win. While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence. With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four record. Action Recap Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side. Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into overtime. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score. Notable Performances Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score. The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on 12 receptions in this game.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to defeat 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 emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win. While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence. With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four record. Action Recap Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side. Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into overtime. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score. Notable Performances Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score. The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on 12 receptions in this game.