Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.

Decisive play in overtime

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

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

Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.

While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.

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

Game Highlights

Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.

The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.

Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.

In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular punt return.

Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into an extra period.

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

Notable Performances

  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
  • The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
  • Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
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