Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning 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 Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 yards on twelve catches in this contest.