Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.

Game-winning play in the extra period

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

Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.

Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.

While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.

With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.

Action Highlights

Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.

The Rams 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 Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.

In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.

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

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

Key Stats

  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
  • The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
  • Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
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