🔗 Share this article Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams. Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks. Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason. Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory. While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus. With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing. Game Highlights Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the game into overtime. Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion. Key Stats Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial score. The young star tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this game.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks. Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason. Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory. While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus. With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing. Game Highlights Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the game into overtime. Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion. Key Stats Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial score. The young star tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this game.