🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams. Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks. Seattle staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason. Overcoming 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 already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus. With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record. Game Highlights Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the game into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score. Notable Performances Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown. The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on 12 catches in this contest.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks. Seattle staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason. Overcoming 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 already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus. With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record. Game Highlights Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the game into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score. Notable Performances Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown. The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on 12 catches in this contest.