Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback 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 fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
