Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the tying TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial score.
- The young star now leads the league with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on 12 catches in this game.