🔗 Share this article Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams. Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks. Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason. Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory. While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus. With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing. Game Recap Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side. Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into overtime. Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion. Key Performances Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score. The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign. Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks. Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason. Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory. While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus. With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing. Game Recap Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side. Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into overtime. Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion. Key Performances Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score. The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign. Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.