Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on 12 catches in this contest.
