🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams. Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks. Seattle staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus. With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four record. Game Highlights Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side. Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into an extra period. Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion. Notable Performances Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial score. The young star now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks. Seattle staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus. With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four record. Game Highlights Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side. Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into an extra period. Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion. Notable Performances Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial score. The young star now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.