Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on 12 catches in this contest.
