🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams. Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle. Seattle staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win. While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus. With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four record. Action Highlights Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into overtime. Although Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion. Notable Stats Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown. The young star tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the season. Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this game.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle. Seattle staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win. While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus. With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four record. Action Highlights Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into overtime. Although Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion. Notable Stats Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown. The young star tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the season. Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this game.