Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.

Decisive play in the extra period

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

The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.

Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.

While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.

With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.

Action Highlights

Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.

The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.

Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.

In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.

Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into overtime.

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

Key Performances

  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
  • The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
  • Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
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