Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.

Game-winning play in overtime

Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.

The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.

Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.

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

With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.

Action Highlights

Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.

The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.

Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.

In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.

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

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

Key Performances

  • Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
  • The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
  • Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.
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