Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 yards on 12 catches in this contest.
