Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.

Game-winning play in the extra period

Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.

The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.

Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.

While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.

With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.

Game Recap

Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.

The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.

Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.

In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard punt return.

Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.

Although Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.

Key Performances

  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
  • The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
  • Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this contest.
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