🔗 Share this article Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams. Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason. Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win. While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus. With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing. Action Highlights Quarterback Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side. Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a short score by Corum on the next play. 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 spectacular return for a score. Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion. Notable Performances Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial score. The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season. Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this game.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason. Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win. While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus. With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing. Action Highlights Quarterback Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side. Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a short score by Corum on the next play. 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 spectacular return for a score. Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion. Notable Performances Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial score. The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season. Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this game.