Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in overtime, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles 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 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
