🔗 Share this article Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams. Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks. Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight 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 hiatus. With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record. Game Recap Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into overtime. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion. Key Performances Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score. The young star tops the league with 1,541 yards for the season. Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on 12 receptions in this game.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks. Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight 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 hiatus. With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record. Game Recap Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into overtime. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion. Key Performances Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score. The young star tops the league with 1,541 yards for the season. Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on 12 receptions in this game.