🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams. Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks. Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason. Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus. With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing. Game Recap Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side. Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into overtime. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score. Key Performances Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score. The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the season. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks. Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason. Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus. With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing. Game Recap Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side. Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into overtime. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score. Key Performances Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score. The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the season. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.