🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams. Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle. Seattle staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason. Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory. While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence. With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 record. Game Recap Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle. Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into overtime. Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion. Notable Performances Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score. The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign. Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle. Seattle staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason. Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory. While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence. With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 record. Game Recap Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle. Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into overtime. Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion. Notable Performances Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score. The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign. Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.