Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.
