Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.

Decisive play in overtime

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

Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.

Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.

While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.

With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.

Game Recap

Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.

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

Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.

In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback 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 Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.

Notable Stats

  • Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
  • The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
  • Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
Peter Brandt
Peter Brandt

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