Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad triumphed by a single point at home, registering their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seattle now lead their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a short touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the season.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
