🔗 Share this article Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams. Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. Seattle staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win. While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence. With this outcome, the Seattle now lead 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 record. Game Highlights Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score. Key Stats Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown. The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. Seattle staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win. While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence. With this outcome, the Seattle now lead 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 record. Game Highlights Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score. Key Stats Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown. The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.