Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
