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

Decisive play in overtime

Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.

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

Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.

While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.

With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.

Action Recap

Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.

The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.

Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back 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 Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.

Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into an extra period.

Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.

Notable Stats

  • Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
  • The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
  • Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
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