Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
