Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.

Decisive play in overtime

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

Seattle staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.

Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.

While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.

With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.

Game Highlights

Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.

The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.

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

In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.

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

Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.

Key Performances

  • Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
  • The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
  • Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
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