Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
