Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.

Game-winning play in the extra period

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

Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.

Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.

While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.

With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.

Action Recap

Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.

The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.

Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.

In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.

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

Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.

Key Performances

  • Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
  • The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
  • Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this contest.
Bobby Smith
Bobby Smith

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