Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
