Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Triumph over Rams.

Decisive play in overtime

Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.

Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.

Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.

While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.

With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.

Game Recap

Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.

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

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

In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.

Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into an extra period.

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

Key Stats

  • Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
  • The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
  • Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on 12 catches in this contest.
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