Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this game.
