🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams. Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle. Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason. Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence. With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four record. Game Highlights Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle. Rams defensive back Josh 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 Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into an extra period. Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score. Key Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime score. The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle. Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason. Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence. With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four record. Game Highlights Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle. Rams defensive back Josh 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 Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into an extra period. Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score. Key Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime score. The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.