Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
