Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.

Game-winning play in the extra period

Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.

Seattle staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.

Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory.

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

With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.

Game Highlights

Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.

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

Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.

In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.

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

Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.

Notable Stats

  • Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
  • The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
  • Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
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