đŸ”— Share this article Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams. Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle. Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win. While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus. With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing. Action Recap Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side. Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into overtime. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion. Notable Stats Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown. The young star tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign. Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle. Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win. While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus. With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing. Action Recap Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side. Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into overtime. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion. Notable Stats Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown. The young star tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign. Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.