🔗 Share this article Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams. Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory. While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence. With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 record. Action Recap Signal-caller 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 Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into overtime. Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score. Key Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown. The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the season. Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on 12 receptions in this game.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory. While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence. With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 record. Action Recap Signal-caller 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 Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into overtime. Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score. Key Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown. The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the season. Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on 12 receptions in this game.