🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams. Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence. With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing. Game Recap Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side. Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the game into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score. Key Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown. The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign. Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this game.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence. With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing. Game Recap Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side. Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the game into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score. Key Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown. The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign. Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this game.