🔗 Share this article Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams. Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks. Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the 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, registering their fifth consecutive victory. While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus. With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing. Game Highlights Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side. Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the game into overtime. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score. Notable Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score. The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks. Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the 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, registering their fifth consecutive victory. While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus. With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing. Game Highlights Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side. Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the game into overtime. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score. Notable Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score. The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.