Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
