Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.

Decisive play in overtime

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

Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.

Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.

While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.

With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.

Action Highlights

Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.

The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.

Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.

In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular punt return.

Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into overtime.

Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.

Key Stats

  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
  • The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
  • Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
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