🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams. Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle. Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence. With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record. Action Recap Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle. Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into overtime. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion. Key Stats Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown. The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season. Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this game.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle. Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence. With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record. Action Recap Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle. Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into overtime. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion. Key Stats Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown. The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season. Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this game.