Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this game.