🔗 Share this article Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams. Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory. While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence. With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing. Game Highlights Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side. Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into an extra period. Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score. Key Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial score. The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season. Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this game.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory. While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence. With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing. Game Highlights Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side. Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into an extra period. Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score. Key Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial score. The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season. Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this game.