Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
