🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams. Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory. While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus. With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record. Action Recap Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion. Notable Performances Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial touchdown. The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory. While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus. With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record. Action Recap Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion. Notable Performances Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial touchdown. The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 yards on twelve receptions in this contest.