🔗 Share this article Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams. Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory. While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence. With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record. Game Recap Quarterback Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side. Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into overtime. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion. Notable Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown. The young star now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the season. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory. While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence. With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record. Game Recap Quarterback Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side. Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into overtime. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion. Notable Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown. The young star now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the season. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.