Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.

Game-winning play in the extra period

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

Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.

Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.

While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.

With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.

Action Highlights

Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.

The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.

Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.

In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.

Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into overtime.

Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.

Key Stats

  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
  • The young star tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
  • Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on twelve catches in this contest.
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