Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.

Game-winning play in overtime

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

The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.

Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.

While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.

With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.

Game Recap

Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.

The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.

Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.

In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.

Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into an extra period.

Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.

Notable Performances

  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
  • The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
  • Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
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