🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams. Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus. With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing. Action Recap Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score. Key Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score. The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus. With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing. Action Recap Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score. Key Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score. The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.