Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.

Decisive play in the extra period

Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.

Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.

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

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

With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.

Game Highlights

Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.

The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.

Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.

In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard punt return.

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

Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.

Key Performances

  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
  • The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
  • Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 yards on 12 catches in this contest.
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