Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.

Decisive play in overtime

Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.

The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.

Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.

While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.

With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.

Action Highlights

Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.

The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.

Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.

In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.

Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the game into overtime.

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

Notable Performances

  • Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
  • The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
  • Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
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