🔗 Share this article Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams. Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks. Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory. While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence. With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing. Game Highlights Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle. Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score. Notable Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime score. The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks. Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory. While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence. With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing. Game Highlights Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle. Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score. Notable Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime score. The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this contest.