🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams. Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory. While the Rams 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 two-year hiatus. With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing. Action Recap Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side. Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into overtime. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion. Key Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown. The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory. While the Rams 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 two-year hiatus. With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing. Action Recap Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side. Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into overtime. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion. Key Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown. The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.