🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams. Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle. Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason. Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory. 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 result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four record. Game Recap Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular 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 Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score. Notable Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial score. The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle. Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason. Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory. 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 result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four record. Game Recap Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular 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 Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score. Notable Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial score. The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.