Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
