Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this game.
