Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.

Game-winning play in overtime

Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.

The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.

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

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 hiatus.

With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.

Action Highlights

Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.

The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.

Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.

In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.

Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into an extra period.

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

Key Stats

  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
  • The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
  • Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
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