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

Game-winning play in the extra period

Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.

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

Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.

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

With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.

Action Recap

Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.

The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.

Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.

In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.

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

Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.

Notable Stats

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