Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, securing their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a 12-3 mark, replacing the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 advantage at half-time before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for a big return, leading to a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime touchdown.
- The young star now leads the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
