Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three 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 threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception 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 Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 yards on twelve catches in this contest.