Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 yards on twelve receptions in this game.
