🔗 Share this article Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams. Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle. Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason. Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence. With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing. Game Highlights Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side. Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the game into overtime. Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion. Key Performances Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime score. The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season. Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle. Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason. Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence. With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing. Game Highlights Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side. Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the game into overtime. Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion. Key Performances Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime score. The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season. Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.