🔗 Share this article Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams. Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory. While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus. With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing. Game Highlights Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver 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 Seattle. Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into overtime. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion. Notable Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown. The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this game.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory. While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus. With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing. Game Highlights Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver 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 Seattle. Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into overtime. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion. Notable Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown. The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this game.