Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
