đź”— Share this article Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams. Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks. Seattle staged a stunning fightback to overcome 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 straight victory. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence. With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record. Game Highlights Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side. Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into overtime. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score. Notable Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime score. The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks. Seattle staged a stunning fightback to overcome 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 straight victory. While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence. With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record. Game Highlights Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime. The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side. Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap. In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular return for a score. Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into overtime. Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score. Notable Stats Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime score. The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season. Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.