Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, 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 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
