🔗 Share this article Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles 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, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence. With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record. Game Recap Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side. Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into an extra period. Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score. Key Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown. The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign. Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 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, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence. With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record. Game Recap Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side. Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into an extra period. Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score. Key Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown. The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign. Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.