Seahawks Punch Play-off Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their place in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on twelve catches in this contest.