Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their place 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 win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
