Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle engineered a stunning fightback to overcome the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle have taken over their Conference standings with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold threw two picks but recovered to deliver two scoring throws, including the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the season.
- Puka Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve receptions in this contest.
