Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth 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 mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
