Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Berth with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the decisive two-point conversion for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a stunning fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the postseason.
Overcoming a sixteen-point hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had become the first to earn a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the play-offs after a 24-month hiatus.
With this outcome, the Seahawks now lead their division's race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Darnold had two interceptions but regrouped to make two touchdown passes, including the second score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a long scoring dash for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then returned Darnold's first pick for a big return, leading to a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to 30-14, but Shaheed ignited Seattle's hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion forced the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua scored for his second touchdown in OT, Jaxon Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning conversion.
Notable Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the league with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
