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

Decisive play in overtime

Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.

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

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

While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.

With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.

Game Highlights

Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.

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

Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.

In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard punt return.

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

Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.

Notable Performances

  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
  • The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
  • Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.
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