Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.

Game-winning play in the extra period

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

Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason.

Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.

While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return 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, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.

Game Highlights

Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.

The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.

Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.

In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.

Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the game into overtime.

Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.

Key Performances

  • Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
  • The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
  • Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.
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