Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
