🔗 Share this article Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams. Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason. Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus. With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record. Game Highlights Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score. Key Performances Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime touchdown. The young star tops the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign. Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this contest.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason. Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus. With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record. Game Highlights Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score. Key Performances Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime touchdown. The young star tops the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign. Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this contest.