🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams. Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks. Seattle staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason. Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus. With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing. Game Recap Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into overtime. Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score. Key Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown. The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on twelve catches in this contest.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks. Seattle staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason. Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus. With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing. Game Recap Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into overtime. Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score. Key Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown. The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on twelve catches in this contest.