Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.

Decisive play in overtime

Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.

Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.

Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.

While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.

With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.

Game Recap

Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.

The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.

Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.

In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.

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

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

Key Performances

  • Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
  • The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
  • Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
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