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

Decisive play in overtime

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

Seattle staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.

Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.

While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.

With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.

Action Recap

Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.

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

Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.

In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular punt return.

Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into overtime.

Although Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.

Notable Stats

  • Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial score.
  • The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
  • Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this game.
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