🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams. Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle. Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus. With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing. Action Recap Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side. Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into overtime. Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion. Key Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown. The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the season. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 yards on 12 catches in this contest.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle. Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus. With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing. Action Recap Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side. Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into overtime. Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion. Key Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown. The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the season. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 yards on 12 catches in this contest.