🔗 Share this article Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams. Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason. Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory. While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus. With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing. Action Recap Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into overtime. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion. Key Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown. The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason. Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory. While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus. With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing. Action Recap Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into overtime. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion. Key Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown. The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this contest.