🔗 Share this article Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams. Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason. Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win. While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence. With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing. Action Recap Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle. Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, 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 Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope 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 touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score. Key Performances Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial score. The young star tops the league with 1,541 yards for the season. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on 12 catches in this game.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason. Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win. While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence. With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing. Action Recap Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle. Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, 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 Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope 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 touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score. Key Performances Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial score. The young star tops the league with 1,541 yards for the season. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on 12 catches in this game.