🔗 Share this article Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams. Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory. While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus. With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing. Action Highlights Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the game into overtime. Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion. Key Performances Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown. The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory. While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus. With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing. Action Highlights Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the game into overtime. Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion. Key Performances Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown. The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.