Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.

Decisive play in the extra period

Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.

The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.

Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.

While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.

With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.

Action Highlights

Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.

The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.

Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a short score by Corum on the next play.

In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.

Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into overtime.

Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.

Key Stats

  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
  • The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
  • Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on 12 receptions in this game.
Juan Tucker
Juan Tucker

A transportation journalist with over a decade of experience covering North American rail systems and infrastructure development.

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