Seahawks Clinch Playoff Berth After Thrilling OT Win Against Rams
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The Seattle Seahawks clinched a playoff berth with a thrilling 38-37 overtime victory against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football. The Seahawks overcame a 30-14 deficit, with key plays including a 58-yard punt return touchdown by Rashid Shaheed and a deflected pass that resulted in a two-point conversion by Zach Charbonnet.
In overtime, after the Rams scored first with a 41-yard touchdown to Puka Nacua, the Seahawks answered back with a touchdown drive capped by a two-point conversion pass from Sam Darnold to Eric Saubert, securing their spot in the postseason and moving them to 12-3 overall.
This victory also positioned them for the NFC’s top seed, with only two games remaining against the Carolina Panthers and San Francisco 49ers, who are in contention for the division title. The Rams dropped to 11-4 and now face a tougher road to secure a favorable playoff position, needing to win their final two games while hoping for Seahawks losses.
Darnold finished the game with 270 yards passing, while Nacua had an impressive performance with 12 catches for 225 yards and two touchdowns. This win not only highlighted the Seahawks' resilience but also showcased their potential as serious playoff contenders.