Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on 12 catches in this game.
