Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
