🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams. Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle. Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason. Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence. With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record. Action Highlights Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side. Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into overtime. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion. Key Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial score. The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the season. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this game.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle. Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason. Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence. With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record. Action Highlights Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side. Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into overtime. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion. Key Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial score. The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the season. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this game.