Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.

Decisive play in the extra period

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

The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.

Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.

While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.

With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.

Game Recap

Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.

The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.

Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.

In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular 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 Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.

Key Stats

  • Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
  • The young star tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
  • Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this game.
Daniel Ware
Daniel Ware

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