Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.

Decisive play in the extra period

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

The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.

Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.

While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.

With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.

Game Highlights

Signal-caller Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.

The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.

Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.

In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.

Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into an extra period.

Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.

Key Performances

  • Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
  • The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
  • Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
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