Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 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 secured their place to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
