🔗 Share this article Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams. Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win. While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence. With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record. Action Highlights Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the game into overtime. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score. Notable Performances Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score. The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 yards on 12 receptions in this game.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win. While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence. With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record. Action Highlights Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the game into overtime. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score. Notable Performances Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score. The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 yards on 12 receptions in this game.