Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.

Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.

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

While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.

With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.

Game Recap

Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.

The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.

Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.

In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.

Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into overtime.

Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.

Key Performances

• Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
• The young star tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
• Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 yards on 12 catches in this contest.