🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams. Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle. Seattle staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason. Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point 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 booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus. With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four record. Game Recap Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle. Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into overtime. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score. Notable Performances Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial score. The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle. Seattle staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason. Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point 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 booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus. With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four record. Game Recap Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle. Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into overtime. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score. Notable Performances Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial score. The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.