Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.

Decisive play in the extra period

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

Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.

Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.

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

With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.

Game Highlights

Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.

The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.

Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.

In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.

Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the game into overtime.

Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.

Key Stats

  • Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
  • The young star tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
  • Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this game.
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