🔗 Share this article Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams. Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus. With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing. Action Highlights Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side. Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the game into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion. Notable Stats Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown. The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus. With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing. Action Highlights Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side. Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the game into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion. Notable Stats Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown. The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.