🔗 Share this article Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams. Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win. While the Rams had already secured a playoff 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 twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing. Action Highlights Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side. Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the game into overtime. Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion. Notable Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown. The young star now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign. Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on 12 catches in this game.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win. While the Rams had already secured a playoff 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 twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing. Action Highlights Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side. Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the game into overtime. Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion. Notable Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown. The young star now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign. Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on 12 catches in this game.