🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams. Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus. With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing. Game Recap Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle. Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score. Key Performances Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown. The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the season. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus. With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing. Game Recap Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle. Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score. Key Performances Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown. The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the season. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.