Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.

Game-winning play in overtime

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

Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.

Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.

While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.

With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.

Action Recap

Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.

The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.

Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.

In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.

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

Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.

Key Stats

  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
  • The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
  • Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
Spencer Alexander
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