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

Game-winning play in overtime

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

The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.

Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.

While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.

With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.

Action Highlights

Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.

The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.

Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.

In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular punt return.

Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into overtime.

Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.

Notable Performances

  • Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
  • The young star tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
  • Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
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