🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams. Tight end 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, clinching their place in the postseason. Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory. While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence. With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing. Game Highlights Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the game into overtime. Although Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion. Key Stats Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown. The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this game.
Tight end 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, clinching their place in the postseason. Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory. While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence. With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing. Game Highlights Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the game into overtime. Although Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion. Key Stats Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown. The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this game.