Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this game.
