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

Decisive play in overtime

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

The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.

Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.

While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.

With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.

Action Highlights

Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.

The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.

Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Corum on the next play.

In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.

Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into an extra period.

Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.

Notable Stats

  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
  • The young star tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
  • Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
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