Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.

Decisive play in overtime

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

The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.

Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.

While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.

With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.

Action Highlights

Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.

The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.

Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.

In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.

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

Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.

Notable Stats

  • Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
  • The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
  • Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
Jesse Stein
Jesse Stein

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