Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.

Decisive play in overtime

Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.

Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.

Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.

While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.

With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.

Game Highlights

Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.

The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.

Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.

In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.

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

Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.

Notable Stats

  • Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
  • The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
  • Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.
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