Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two touchdown passes, including the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back 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 touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a 58-yard punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful two-point play forced the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 catches in this game.
