Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth 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 defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to wideout 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 the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback 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 Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
