đŸ”— Share this article Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams. Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win. While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence. With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing. Game Recap Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side. Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into overtime. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion. Key Stats Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score. The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win. While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence. With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing. Game Recap Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side. Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into overtime. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion. Key Stats Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score. The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.