🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams. Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason. Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus. With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record. Action Highlights Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle. Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period. Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score. Key Performances Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial score. The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the season. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason. Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus. With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record. Action Highlights Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle. Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period. Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score. Key Performances Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial score. The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the season. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 yards on 12 receptions in this contest.