Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, culminating in the second TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high 225 receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
