Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.

The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.

Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive 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 two-year absence.

With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.

Game Recap

Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.

The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.

Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.

In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.

Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into overtime.

Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.

Notable Stats

• Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
• The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
• Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on 12 catches in this contest.