Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
