🔗 Share this article Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams. Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks. Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason. Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus. With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing. Action Recap Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side. Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into overtime. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score. Key Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown. The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks. Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason. Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus. With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing. Action Recap Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side. Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into overtime. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score. Key Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown. The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.