Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.

Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.

Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory.

While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.

With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.

Game Recap

Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.

The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.

Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.

In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.

Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into an extra period.

Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.

Notable Performances

• Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial score.
• The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
• Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this contest.