🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams. Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle. Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason. Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory. While the Los Angeles had already secured 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 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing. Game Recap Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side. Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into overtime. Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score. Notable Performances Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime touchdown. The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign. Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle. Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason. Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory. While the Los Angeles had already secured 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 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing. Game Recap Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side. Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into overtime. Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score. Notable Performances Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime touchdown. The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign. Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this contest.