Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.

Decisive play in overtime

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

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

Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.

While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.

With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.

Game Highlights

Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.

The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.

Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.

In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular punt return.

Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into an extra period.

Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.

Key Performances

  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
  • The young star now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
  • Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
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