🔗 Share this article Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams. Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle. Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory. While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus. With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record. Action Highlights Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle. Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a short score by Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into overtime. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion. Key Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown. The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this contest.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle. Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory. While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus. With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record. Action Highlights Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle. Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a short score by Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into overtime. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion. Key Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown. The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this contest.