🔗 Share this article Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams. Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory. While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence. With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing. Action Recap Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side. Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into overtime. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score. Key Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown. The young star tops the league with 1,541 yards for the season. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.
Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory. While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence. With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing. Action Recap Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side. Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into overtime. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score. Key Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown. The young star tops the league with 1,541 yards for the season. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.