Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
