🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams. Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle. Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence. With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record. Game Highlights Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle. Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the game into overtime. Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score. Key Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown. The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle. Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence. With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record. Game Highlights Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle. Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the game into overtime. Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score. Key Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown. The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.