🔗 Share this article Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams. Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. Seattle staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason. Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus. With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record. Action Recap Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side. Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into overtime. Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion. Notable Stats Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial touchdown. The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the season. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. Seattle staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason. Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus. With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record. Action Recap Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side. Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into overtime. Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion. Notable Stats Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial touchdown. The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the season. Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.