Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.

Decisive play in overtime

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

Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.

Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.

While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.

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 seed with an eleven and four record.

Action Recap

Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.

The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.

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

In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.

Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.

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

Key Performances

  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score.
  • The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
  • Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this game.
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