Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.

Decisive play in overtime

Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.

Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.

Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.

While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.

With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.

Action Highlights

Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.

The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.

Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a short score by Corum on the next play.

In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.

Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the game into overtime.

Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.

Key Stats

  • Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
  • The young star now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
  • Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.
Benjamin Bradford
Benjamin Bradford

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