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

Game-winning play in overtime

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

The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.

Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory.

While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.

With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.

Action Highlights

Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.

The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.

Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.

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

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

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

Notable Performances

  • Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
  • The young star tops the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
  • Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
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