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

Game-winning play in overtime

Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.

Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.

Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.

While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.

With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.

Action Highlights

Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.

The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.

Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.

In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.

Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the game into an extra period.

Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.

Notable Stats

  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
  • The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
  • Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
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