Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this contest.
