đź”— Share this article Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams. Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason. Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win. While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month 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. Action Recap Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle. Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion. Key Stats Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime score. The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign. Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason. Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win. While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month 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. Action Recap Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle. Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion. Key Stats Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime score. The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign. Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.