Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
