Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
