Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this game.
