Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a stunning comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best 225 yards on 12 catches in this contest.
