Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
