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

Decisive play in overtime

Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.

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

Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.

While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.

With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.

Action Highlights

Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.

The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.

Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.

In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.

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

Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.

Key Performances

  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
  • The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
  • Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
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