🔗 Share this article Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams. Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win. 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 24-month absence. With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing. Game Highlights Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side. Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period. Although Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score. Notable Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving 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, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win. 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 24-month absence. With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing. Game Highlights Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side. Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period. Although Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score. Notable Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving 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, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.