Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.

Decisive play in the extra period

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

The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.

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

While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.

With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.

Action Recap

Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.

The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.

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 next play.

In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular punt return.

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

Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.

Notable Performances

  • Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
  • The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
  • Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
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