Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.

Game-winning play in overtime

Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.

Seattle staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.

Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.

While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.

With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.

Game Highlights

Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.

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

Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.

In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard punt return.

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

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

Notable Performances

  • Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
  • The young star now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
  • Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.
Kyle Higgins
Kyle Higgins

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