Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 catches in this contest.
