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

Decisive play in the extra period

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

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

Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.

While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.

With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.

Game Recap

Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.

The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.

Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.

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

Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into overtime.

Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.

Key Performances

  • Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
  • The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
  • Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
Molly Caldwell
Molly Caldwell

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