🔗 Share this article Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams. Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle. Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason. Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win. While the Rams 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 hiatus. With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four record. Action Recap Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side. Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the game into an extra period. Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion. Key Performances Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown. The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle. Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason. Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win. While the Rams 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 hiatus. With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four record. Action Recap Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side. Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the game into an extra period. Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion. Key Performances Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown. The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.