Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.

Game-winning play in overtime

Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.

The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.

Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.

While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.

With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.

Game Recap

Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.

The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.

Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.

In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.

Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into an extra period.

Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second 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 overtime touchdown.
  • The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
  • Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
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