🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams. Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence. With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing. Action Recap Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle. Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into an extra period. Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion. Notable Performances Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score. The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence. With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing. Action Recap Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle. Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into an extra period. Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion. Notable Performances Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score. The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.