Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
