Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.

Game-winning play in the extra period

Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.

The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.

Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.

While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.

With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.

Game Highlights

Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.

The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.

Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown 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 Shaheed ignited 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 second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.

Notable Performances

  • Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
  • The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
  • Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 yards on twelve catches in this contest.
Erin Jacobs
Erin Jacobs

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