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

Decisive play in overtime

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

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

Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.

While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.

With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.

Game Highlights

Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.

The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.

Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.

In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.

Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period.

Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.

Notable Performances

  • Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
  • The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
  • Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
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