🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams. Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory. 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 24-month absence. With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record. Action Highlights Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side. Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into overtime. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score. Key Performances Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime score. The young star tops the league with 1,541 yards for the season. Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory. 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 24-month absence. With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record. Action Highlights Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side. Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into overtime. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score. Key Performances Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime score. The young star tops the league with 1,541 yards for the season. Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.