Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.

Decisive play in the extra period

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

The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason.

Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.

While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.

With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.

Action Highlights

Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.

The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.

Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.

In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.

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

Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.

Key Performances

  • Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
  • The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
  • Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this game.
Kimberly Parker
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