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

Game-winning play in the extra period

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

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

Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, 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 game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.

With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.

Action Highlights

Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.

The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.

Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.

In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.

Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into an extra period.

Although Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.

Notable Performances

  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
  • The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
  • Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
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