🔗 Share this article Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams. Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason. Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory. While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus. With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 record. Action Recap Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side. Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion. Notable Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score. The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason. Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory. While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus. With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 record. Action Recap Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side. Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion. Notable Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score. The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.