Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.

Game-winning play in overtime

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

The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.

Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.

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

With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.

Game Highlights

Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.

The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.

Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake 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 Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.

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

Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.

Notable Stats

  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
  • The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
  • Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
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