Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
