Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.

Decisive play in the extra period

Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.

Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.

Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.

While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.

With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.

Game Recap

Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.

The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.

Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.

In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.

Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the game into an extra period.

Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.

Key Stats

  • Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
  • The young star tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
  • Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
Susan Holmes
Susan Holmes

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