Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.

Game-winning play in the extra period

Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.

The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.

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

While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year 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 number five seed with an 11-4 standing.

Game Recap

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

The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.

Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.

In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback 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 another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.

Notable Performances

  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
  • The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
  • Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
Colton Watkins
Colton Watkins

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