🔗 Share this article Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams. Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory. While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus. With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record. Action Recap Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle. Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into overtime. Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score. Key Performances Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial score. The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season. Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory. While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus. With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record. Action Recap Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle. Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into overtime. Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score. Key Performances Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial score. The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season. Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.