đź”— Share this article Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams. Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks. Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus. With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four record. Action Recap Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side. Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into overtime. Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score. Notable Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score. The young star tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks. Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus. With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four record. Action Recap Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side. Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into overtime. Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score. Notable Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score. The young star tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.