Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.

Game-winning play in the extra period

Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.

Seattle staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason.

Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.

While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.

With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.

Game Recap

Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.

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

Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.

In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular return for a score.

Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into an extra period.

Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.

Notable Stats

  • Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
  • The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
  • Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
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