Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a remarkable comeback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on game day, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a 24-month absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for a big return, leading to a one-yard score by Blake Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed provided Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted two-point play sent the game into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
