🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams. Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle. Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory. While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence. With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing. Action Highlights Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side. Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score. Notable Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown. The young star tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the season. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle. Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory. While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence. With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing. Action Highlights Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side. Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score. Notable Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown. The young star tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the season. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.