Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place 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 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
