🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams. Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason. Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence. With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing. Action Recap Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into an extra period. Although Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion. Key Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime touchdown. The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season. Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason. Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence. With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing. Action Recap Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into an extra period. Although Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion. Key Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime touchdown. The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season. Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.