🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams. Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks. Seattle staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason. Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence. With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing. Game Recap Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side. Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided 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 contest into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion. Notable Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown. The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 yards on 12 catches in this game.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks. Seattle staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason. Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence. With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing. Game Recap Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side. Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided 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 contest into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion. Notable Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown. The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 yards on 12 catches in this game.