🔗 Share this article Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams. Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence. With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing. Action Highlights Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion. Key Stats Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime score. The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence. With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing. Action Highlights Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion. Key Stats Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime score. The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.