Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.

Game-winning play in overtime

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

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

Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.

While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.

With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.

Action Highlights

Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.

The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.

Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.

In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular return for a score.

Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.

Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.

Notable Stats

  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 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, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
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