Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.

Decisive play in overtime

Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.

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

Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.

While the Los Angeles 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 hiatus.

With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.

Game Recap

Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.

The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.

Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.

In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.

Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into overtime.

Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.

Notable Stats

  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score.
  • The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
  • Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
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