🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams. Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle. Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason. Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus. With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing. Game Highlights Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into overtime. Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion. Notable Stats Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial score. The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle. Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason. Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus. With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing. Game Highlights Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into overtime. Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion. Notable Stats Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial score. The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.