🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams. Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle. Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence. With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing. Action Highlights Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to wideout 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 scoring dash for the home side. Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into overtime. Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion. Notable Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial touchdown. The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign. Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on twelve catches in this contest.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle. Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence. With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing. Action Highlights Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to wideout 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 scoring dash for the home side. Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into overtime. Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion. Notable Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial touchdown. The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign. Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on twelve catches in this contest.