Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.

Decisive play in overtime

Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.

The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.

Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.

While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.

With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.

Game Recap

Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.

The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.

Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.

In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.

Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into overtime.

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

Key Performances

  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
  • The young star tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
  • Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
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