🔗 Share this article Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams. Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks. Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus. With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing. Game Highlights Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side. Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into overtime. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score. Key Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown. The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the season. Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this game.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks. Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus. With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing. Game Highlights Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side. Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into overtime. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score. Key Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown. The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the season. Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this game.