🔗 Share this article Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams. Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus. With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing. Game Recap Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side. Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the game into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion. Notable Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown. The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this game.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus. With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing. Game Recap Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side. Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the game into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion. Notable Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown. The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this game.