🔗 Share this article Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams. Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory. While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus. With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing. Game Recap Quarterback Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle. Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into an extra period. Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score. Notable Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial score. The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory. While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus. With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing. Game Recap Quarterback Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle. Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into an extra period. Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score. Notable Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial score. The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.