Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best 225 yards on 12 receptions in this game.
