🔗 Share this article Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams. Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence. With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four record. Game Highlights Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into overtime. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion. Notable Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime score. The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence. With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four record. Game Highlights Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into overtime. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion. Notable Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime score. The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.