🔗 Share this article Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams. Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus. With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing. Game Recap Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into overtime. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion. Key Stats Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime score. The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus. With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing. Game Recap Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into overtime. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion. Key Stats Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime score. The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.