🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams. Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason. Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus. With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record. Action Highlights Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the game into overtime. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score. Key Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown. The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason. Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus. With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record. Action Highlights Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the game into overtime. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score. Key Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown. The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.