Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome 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 triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The young star tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this contest.
