Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
