🔗 Share this article Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams. Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win. While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence. With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 record. Action Recap Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a short score by Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into overtime. Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score. Notable Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown. The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign. Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win. While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence. With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 record. Action Recap Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a short score by Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into overtime. Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score. Notable Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown. The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign. Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.