Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
