🔗 Share this article Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams. Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason. Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory. While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence. With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record. Action Highlights Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side. Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a short score by Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into overtime. Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score. Key Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score. The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on 12 receptions in this game.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason. Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory. While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence. With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record. Action Highlights Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side. Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a short score by Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into overtime. Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score. Key Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score. The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on 12 receptions in this game.