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

Game-winning play in overtime

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

The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.

Overcoming 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 already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.

With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.

Action Highlights

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

The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.

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

In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.

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

Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.

Key Stats

  • Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
  • The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
  • Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 yards on 12 catches in this contest.
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