Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this contest.
