Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.

Decisive play in overtime

Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.

Seattle staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.

Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.

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

With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.

Game Recap

Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.

The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.

Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.

In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular punt return.

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

Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.

Key Stats

  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
  • The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
  • Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
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