Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
