🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams. Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason. Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence. With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record. Action Highlights Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side. Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion. Notable Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial score. The young star tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason. Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence. With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record. Action Highlights Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side. Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion. Notable Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial score. The young star tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.