Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's first interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Blake 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 ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops 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 yards on twelve catches in this contest.