🔗 Share this article Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams. Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory. While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence. With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record. Action Highlights Quarterback Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the game into overtime. Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion. Notable Performances Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime score. The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign. Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory. While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence. With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record. Action Highlights Quarterback Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return. Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the game into overtime. Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion. Notable Performances Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime score. The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign. Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this contest.