Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.

Decisive play in overtime

Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.

Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.

Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.

While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.

With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.

Action Highlights

Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.

The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.

Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.

In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard punt return.

Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.

Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.

Key Stats

  • Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
  • The young star now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
  • Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
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