🔗 Share this article Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams. Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win. While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus. With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record. Action Recap Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side. Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into overtime. Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion. Key Stats Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown. The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign. Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this contest.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win. While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus. With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record. Action Recap Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side. Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into overtime. Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion. Key Stats Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown. The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign. Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this contest.