🔗 Share this article Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams. Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory. While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus. With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing. Action Recap Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side. Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into an extra period. Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score. Notable Performances Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown. The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this game.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory. While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus. With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing. Action Recap Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side. Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into an extra period. Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score. Notable Performances Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown. The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this game.