Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.

Decisive play in overtime

Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.

The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.

Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.

While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.

With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.

Game Highlights

Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.

The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.

Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Corum on the next play.

In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.

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

Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.

Key Stats

  • Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score.
  • The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
  • Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
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