🔗 Share this article Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams. Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks. Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason. Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff 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 now lead their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing. Game Recap Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle. Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into overtime. Although Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion. Notable Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown. The young star now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks. Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason. Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff 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 now lead their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing. Game Recap Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle. Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into overtime. Although Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion. Notable Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown. The young star now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.