Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle 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 fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
