🔗 Share this article Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams. Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles 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 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win. While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus. With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record. Action Recap Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side. Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into overtime. Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion. Notable Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown. The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this contest.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles 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 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win. While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus. With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record. Action Recap Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side. Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into overtime. Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion. Notable Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown. The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this contest.