Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.
