🔗 Share this article Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams. Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason. Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory. While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence. With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing. Action Highlights Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side. Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the game into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score. Key Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score. The young star tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on 12 catches in this game.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason. Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory. While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence. With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing. Action Highlights Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side. Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the game into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score. Key Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score. The young star tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on 12 catches in this game.