🔗 Share this article Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams. Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks. Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason. Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win. While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus. With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record. Action Recap Quarterback Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side. Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into an extra period. Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score. Key Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown. The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season. Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks. Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason. Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win. While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus. With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record. Action Recap Quarterback Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side. Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into an extra period. Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score. Key Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown. The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season. Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.