Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed ignited the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 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 second with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 yards on twelve catches in this contest.