🔗 Share this article Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams. Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory. While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus. With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record. Game Highlights Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side. Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into overtime. Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score. Notable Stats Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial score. The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on 12 catches in this game.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs. Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory. While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus. With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record. Game Highlights Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side. Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap. In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard punt return. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into overtime. Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score. Notable Stats Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial score. The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on 12 catches in this game.