đź”— Share this article Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams. Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason. Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory. While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence. With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing. Action Recap Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle. Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score. Notable Performances Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown. The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on 12 receptions in this game.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason. Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory. While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence. With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing. Action Recap Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle. Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score. Notable Performances Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown. The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on 12 receptions in this game.