Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
