Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.

Game-winning play in the extra period

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

Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.

Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.

While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.

With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.

Game Highlights

Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.

The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.

Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.

In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular punt return.

Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into overtime.

Although Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.

Notable Performances

  • Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
  • The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
  • Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
Kimberly Rangel
Kimberly Rangel

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