Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on twelve catches in this contest.
