🔗 Share this article Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams. Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks. Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason. Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory. While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence. With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing. Game Highlights Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side. Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the game into an extra period. Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score. Key Performances Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime touchdown. The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks. Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason. Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory. While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence. With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing. Game Highlights Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side. Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the game into an extra period. Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score. Key Performances Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime touchdown. The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.