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

Game-winning play in the extra period

Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.

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

Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.

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

With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.

Game Recap

Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.

The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.

Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.

In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.

Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into overtime.

Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.

Key Performances

  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
  • The young star now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
  • Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
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