🔗 Share this article Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams. Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason. Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory. While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus. With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing. Action Recap Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side. Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion. Notable Stats Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown. The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season. Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this game.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason. Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory. While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus. With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing. Action Recap Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side. Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion. Notable Stats Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown. The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season. Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this game.