Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
