Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a career-high 225 yards on twelve catches in this game.