🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams. Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory. While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus. With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing. Game Recap Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle. Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into overtime. Although Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion. Notable Stats Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score. The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory. While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus. With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing. Game Recap Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle. Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into overtime. Although Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion. Notable Stats Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score. The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.