Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this game.
