🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams. Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason. Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus. With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record. Action Highlights Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular punt return. 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 answered in kind to setup the game-winning score. Notable Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score. The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign. Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason. Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus. With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record. Action Highlights Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular punt return. 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 answered in kind to setup the game-winning score. Notable Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score. The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign. Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.