🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams. Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle. Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason. Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence. With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing. Action Recap Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side. Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score. Key Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown. The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season. Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this contest.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle. Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason. Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence. With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing. Action Recap Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side. Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score. Key Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown. The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season. Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this contest.