🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams. Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks. Seattle staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory. While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence. With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four record. Action Highlights Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle. Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score. Notable Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown. The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks. Seattle staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory. While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence. With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four record. Action Highlights Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle. Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score. Notable Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown. The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.