🔗 Share this article Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams. Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason. Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence. With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing. Game Recap Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side. Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into an extra period. Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score. Key Performances Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown. The young star now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason. Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence. With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing. Game Recap Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side. Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into an extra period. Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score. Key Performances Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown. The young star now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.