🔗 Share this article Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams. Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle. Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory. While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence. With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing. Game Recap Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side. Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion. Notable Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score. The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle. Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory. While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence. With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing. Game Recap Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side. Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion. Notable Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score. The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.