Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
