🔗 Share this article Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams. Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win. While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus. With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing. Game Highlights Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side. Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a short score by Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into overtime. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score. Key Stats Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score. The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season. Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win. While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus. With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing. Game Highlights Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side. Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a short score by Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into overtime. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score. Key Stats Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score. The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season. Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.