Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.

Decisive play in overtime

Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.

Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.

Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.

While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.

With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.

Game Highlights

Signal-caller Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.

The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.

Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.

In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard punt return.

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

Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.

Key Stats

  • Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
  • The young star tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
  • Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this game.
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