Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, culminating in the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
