Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.