Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Eric Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the tying TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a six-point lead at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a career-high 225 yards on 12 catches in this game.
