🔗 Share this article Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams. Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks. Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason. Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win. While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus. With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record. Game Recap Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side. Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score. Key Stats Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown. The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on 12 catches in this contest.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks. Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason. Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win. While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus. With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record. Game Recap Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side. Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score. Key Stats Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown. The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on 12 catches in this contest.