🔗 Share this article Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams. Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win. While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence. With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record. Game Recap Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side. Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period. Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score. Key Performances Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial touchdown. The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle. Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs. Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win. While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence. With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record. Game Recap Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side. Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period. Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score. Key Performances Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial touchdown. The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign. Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.