Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.

Decisive play in overtime

Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.

The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.

Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.

While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.

With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.

Action Recap

Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.

The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.

Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.

In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.

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

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

Key Performances

  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
  • The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
  • Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
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