Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.

Decisive play in the extra period

Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.

Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.

Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.

While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.

With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.

Action Recap

Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.

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

Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.

In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.

Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into overtime.

Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.

Key Performances

  • Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score.
  • The young star tops the league with 1,541 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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