🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams. Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks. Seattle staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason. Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory. While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus. With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing. Game Recap Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side. Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into an extra period. Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score. Key Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown. The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign. Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks. Seattle staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason. Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory. While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus. With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing. Game Recap Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side. Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into an extra period. Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score. Key Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown. The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign. Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.