Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over 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 NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial pick for a big return, leading to a short score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
