Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning fightback 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 triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on twelve catches in this contest.
