🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams. Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks. Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason. Overcoming a sixteen-point hole 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 Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence. With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record. Game Recap Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the game into overtime. Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score. Notable Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown. The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign. Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks. Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason. Overcoming a sixteen-point hole 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 Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence. With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record. Game Recap Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the game into overtime. Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score. Notable Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown. The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign. Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.