Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.

Decisive play in overtime

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

The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.

Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.

While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.

With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.

Action Recap

Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.

The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.

Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.

In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.

Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into an extra period.

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

Key Performances

  • Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
  • The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
  • Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
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