Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.

Decisive play in overtime

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

The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.

Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.

While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.

With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.

Game Recap

Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.

The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.

Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.

In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.

Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into overtime.

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

Key Performances

  • Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
  • The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
  • Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
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