🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams. Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks. Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus. With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing. Game Highlights Quarterback Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side. Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into overtime. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion. Notable Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 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 two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks. Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus. With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing. Game Highlights Quarterback Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side. Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into overtime. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion. Notable Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 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 two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.