Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this game.
