Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.

Game-winning play in the extra period

Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.

The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.

Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory.

While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.

With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.

Game Recap

Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.

The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.

Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.

In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.

Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period.

Although Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.

Notable Stats

  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
  • The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
  • Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this game.
Jeffrey Brewer
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