Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.

Decisive play in overtime

Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.

Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.

Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.

While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.

With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.

Action Highlights

Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.

The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.

Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.

In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.

Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the game into overtime.

Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.

Key Performances

  • Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
  • The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
  • Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
Ryan Duran
Ryan Duran

Lena Hofmann ist eine erfahrene Journalistin mit Schwerpunkt auf Schweizer Politik und gesellschaftlichen Entwicklungen.