🔗 Share this article Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams. Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle. Seattle staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory. While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence. With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record. Action Highlights Quarterback Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into overtime. Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion. Notable Performances Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown. The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season. Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle. Seattle staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory. While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence. With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record. Action Highlights Quarterback Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into overtime. Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion. Notable Performances Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown. The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season. Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.