🔗 Share this article Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams. Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks. Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs. 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 playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence. With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing. Action Recap Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side. Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into an extra period. Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion. Notable Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown. The young star tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks. Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs. 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 playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence. With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing. Action Recap Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side. Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into an extra period. Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion. Notable Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown. The young star tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.