Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.

Decisive play in the extra period

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

Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.

Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory.

While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.

With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.

Game Highlights

Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.

The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.

Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.

In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.

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

Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.

Notable Stats

  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
  • The young star now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
  • Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
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