Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve receptions in this game.
