🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams. Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle. Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason. Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus. With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing. Action Highlights Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side. Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial 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 pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into overtime. Although Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion. Key Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial score. The young star now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle. Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason. Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus. With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing. Action Highlights Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side. Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial 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 pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into overtime. Although Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion. Key Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial score. The young star now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.