🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams. Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus. With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing. Game Recap Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into overtime. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion. Key Stats Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score. The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus. With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing. Game Recap Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into overtime. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion. Key Stats Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score. The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.