Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.

Game-winning play in overtime

Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.

Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.

Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.

While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs 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 number five seed with an eleven and four record.

Game Highlights

Signal-caller Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver 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 scoring dash for Seattle.

Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.

In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard punt return.

Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.

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

Key Performances

  • Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
  • The young star now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
  • Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this game.
Nicole Conway
Nicole Conway

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