Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.

Game-winning play in the extra period

Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.

Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.

Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.

While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.

With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.

Game Recap

Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.

The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.

Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.

In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.

Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into overtime.

Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.

Notable Stats

  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial score.
  • The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
  • Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this game.
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