Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.