Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.

Game-winning play in the extra period

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

The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.

Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.

While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.

With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.

Action Highlights

Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.

The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.

Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.

In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular return for a score.

Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into overtime.

Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.

Notable Performances

  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
  • The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
  • Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
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