Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Rams.

The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.

Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.

While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.

With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.

Game Recap

Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.

The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.

Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.

In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.

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

Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.

Notable Stats

• Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime score.
• The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
• Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.