Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for a big return, setting up a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
