Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.

Game-winning play in the extra period

Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.

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

Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.

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

With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.

Game Highlights

Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.

The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.

Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.

In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.

Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the game into an extra period.

Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.

Notable Performances

  • Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
  • The young star tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
  • Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.
Kelly Bailey
Kelly Bailey

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