🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams. Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason. Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory. While the Rams 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 24-month hiatus. With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing. Game Highlights Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into overtime. Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score. Key Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score. The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 yards on twelve catches in this contest.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason. Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory. While the Rams 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 24-month hiatus. With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing. Game Highlights Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into overtime. Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score. Key Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score. The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 yards on twelve catches in this contest.