🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams. Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus. With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record. Action Highlights Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the game into overtime. Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion. Key Performances Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown. The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign. Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus. With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record. Action Highlights Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the game into overtime. Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion. Key Performances Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown. The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign. Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.