Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Overtime Triumph over Rams.

Game-winning play in the extra period

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

The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.

Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight victory.

While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.

With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.

Action Highlights

Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.

The Rams held a six-point 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 took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.

In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.

Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into overtime.

Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.

Notable Stats

  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
  • The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
  • Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
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