🔗 Share this article Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams. Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win. While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence. With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing. Game Recap Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle. Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period. Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score. Key Performances Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial score. The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win. While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence. With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing. Game Recap Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle. Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period. Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score. Key Performances Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial score. The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.