🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams. Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory. While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence. With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing. Game Recap Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side. Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion. Notable Performances Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score. The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the season. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory. While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence. With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing. Game Recap Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side. Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion. Notable Performances Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score. The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the season. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this contest.