🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams. Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks. Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win. While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus. With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing. Action Highlights Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered 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 the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle. Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion. Notable Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score. The young star tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this game.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks. Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win. While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus. With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing. Action Highlights Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered 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 the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle. Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion. Notable Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score. The young star tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this game.