Seattle Seahawks Punch Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point play for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable fightback to overcome the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Overcoming a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seahawks triumphed 38-37 at home, registering their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks secured their place to the play-offs after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference standings with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 standing.
Action Highlights
Signal-caller Darnold threw two picks but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the second TD to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead 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 first pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a touchdown from Stafford to Nacua pushed the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then connected with AJ Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Key Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
