🔗 Share this article Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams. Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason. Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus. With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing. Game Highlights Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side. Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into overtime. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion. Notable Performances Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial score. The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season. Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on 12 receptions in this game.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason. Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus. With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing. Game Highlights Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side. Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into overtime. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion. Notable Performances Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial score. The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season. Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on 12 receptions in this game.