Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Overtime Victory over Rams.

Seattle staged a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.

Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.

While the Rams had become the first to earn 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 now lead their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.

Game Recap

Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.

The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.

Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.

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

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

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

Notable Stats

• Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
• The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
• Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.