Seattle Seahawks Secure Play-off Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the fifth seed with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second TD to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker burst through for a long touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
