Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
