Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team secured their place to the play-offs after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 record, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an eleven and four standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second TD to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this game.
