Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.

Game-winning play in the extra period

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

The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.

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

While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.

With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.

Action Highlights

Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.

The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.

Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.

In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.

Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into overtime.

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

Notable Stats

  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
  • The young star now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
  • Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 yards on 12 catches in this contest.
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