Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.

Decisive play in overtime

Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.

The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.

Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.

While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.

With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.

Game Highlights

Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.

The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.

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

In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.

Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.

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

Notable Performances

  • Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
  • The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
  • Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this game.
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