Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second TD 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 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
