Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to 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 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
