🔗 Share this article Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams. Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle. Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason. Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win. While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence. With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing. Game Highlights Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle. Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion. Notable Stats Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime touchdown. The young star now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle. Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason. Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win. While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence. With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing. Game Highlights Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle. Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion. Notable Stats Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime touchdown. The young star now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.