đź”— Share this article Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams. Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks. Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory. While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence. With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing. Action Highlights Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle. Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into overtime. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score. Key Performances Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score. The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks. Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory. While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence. With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing. Action Highlights Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle. Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into overtime. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score. Key Performances Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score. The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this contest.