Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.

Game-winning play in overtime

Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.

The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.

Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.

While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.

With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.

Action Highlights

Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.

The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.

Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.

In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard punt return.

Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into an extra period.

Although Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.

Notable Stats

  • Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
  • The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
  • Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this game.
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