🔗 Share this article Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams. Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. Seattle engineered a stunning comeback 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, registering their fifth consecutive win. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus. With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing. Action Highlights Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle. Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a touchdown from 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 successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion. Key Stats Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime score. The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season. Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. Seattle engineered a stunning comeback 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, registering their fifth consecutive win. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus. With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing. Action Highlights Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle. Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a touchdown from 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 successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion. Key Stats Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime score. The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season. Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.