Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
