Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.

Game-winning play in overtime

Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.

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

Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.

While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.

With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.

Action Highlights

Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.

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

Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.

In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.

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

Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.

Key Performances

  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
  • The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
  • Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on 12 catches in this contest.
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