Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.
