🔗 Share this article Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams. Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason. Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory. While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence. With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four record. Game Highlights Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle. Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a short score by Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion. Key Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score. The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this game.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason. Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory. While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence. With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four record. Game Highlights Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle. Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a short score by Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion. Key Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score. The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this game.