🔗 Share this article Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams. Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team 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, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record. Action Highlights Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side. Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into overtime. Although Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion. Notable Stats Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score. The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team 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, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record. Action Highlights Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side. Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into overtime. Although Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion. Notable Stats Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score. The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on twelve receptions in this contest.