Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles 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 Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.

Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.

While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.

With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.

Action Highlights

Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.

The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.

Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.

In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.

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

Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.

Key Stats

  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
  • The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
  • Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
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