Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Overtime Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point 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 berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
