🔗 Share this article Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams. Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason. Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory. While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus. With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record. Action Highlights Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side. Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion. Notable Performances Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score. The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season. Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason. Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory. While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus. With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record. Action Highlights Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side. Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion. Notable Performances Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score. The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season. Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.