🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams. Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks. Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus. With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record. Game Highlights Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle. Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion. Key Stats Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown. The young star tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this game.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks. Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus. With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record. Game Highlights Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle. Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion. Key Stats Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown. The young star tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this game.