Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
