đź”— Share this article Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams. Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks. Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win. While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus. With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four record. Action Recap Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side. Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score. Notable Stats Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown. The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks. Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win. While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus. With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four record. Action Recap Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side. Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score. Notable Stats Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown. The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.