Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.

Game-winning play in the extra period

Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.

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

Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.

While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.

With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.

Game Highlights

Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.

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

Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.

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

Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the game into an extra period.

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

Key Performances

  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
  • The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
  • Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 yards on 12 catches in this contest.
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