Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive 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 Seattle have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this game.
