Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.

Game-winning play in overtime

Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.

Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.

Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.

While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.

With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.

Game Highlights

Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.

The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.

Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.

In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.

Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into overtime.

Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.

Key Stats

  • Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
  • The young star tops the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
  • Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.
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