Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, securing their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two picks but recovered to make two scoring throws, including the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a short touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
