Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.

Game-winning play in the extra period

Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.

Seattle staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.

Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.

While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.

With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.

Action Highlights

Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.

The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.

Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.

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

Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into overtime.

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

Notable Stats

  • Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
  • The young star tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
  • Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this game.
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