Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this game.
