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

Game-winning play in the extra period

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

Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.

Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.

While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth 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, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.

Game Highlights

Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.

The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.

Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.

In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.

Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into overtime.

Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.

Notable Stats

  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
  • The young star tops the NFL 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 twelve catches in this contest.
Charles Lawrence
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