Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
