🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams. Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence. With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing. Game Highlights Quarterback Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score. Key Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown. The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence. With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing. Game Highlights Quarterback Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score. Key Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown. The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.