Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.

Decisive play in overtime

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

Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.

Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.

While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.

With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.

Game Recap

Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.

The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.

Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.

In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.

Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.

Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.

Notable Stats

  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial score.
  • The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
  • Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
Nicole Harrison
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