🔗 Share this article Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams. Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason. Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus. With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing. Game Recap Quarterback Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion. Notable Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score. The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign. Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on 12 catches in this contest.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason. Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win. While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus. With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing. Game Recap Quarterback Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period. The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle. Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into an extra period. Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion. Notable Performances Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score. The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign. Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on 12 catches in this contest.