Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.

Decisive play in overtime

Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.

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

Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.

While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.

With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.

Action Recap

Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.

The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.

Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.

In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular punt return.

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

Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.

Key Stats

  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
  • The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
  • Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this contest.
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