Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this game.
