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

Game-winning play in the extra period

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

The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.

Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.

While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.

With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.

Action Recap

Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.

The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.

Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.

In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.

Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the game into an extra period.

Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.

Key Performances

  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
  • The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
  • Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
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