🔗 Share this article Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams. Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle. Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory. While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence. With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing. Action Recap Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side. Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into an extra period. Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score. Notable Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial score. The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this game.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle. Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory. While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence. With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing. Action Recap Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side. Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into an extra period. Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score. Notable Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial score. The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this game.