Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first 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 Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
