Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks engineered a remarkable comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, notching their fifth consecutive victory.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a playoff spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their division's race with a 12-3 record, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Recap
Quarterback Darnold threw two interceptions but recovered to make two scoring throws, culminating in the second score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III burst through for a 55-yard scoring dash for the home side.
Rams defensive back Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, setting up a short score by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Stafford to Puka Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then connected with Barner in the end zone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Jaxon Smith-Njigba responded in kind to set up the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The 23-year-old now leads the league with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best 225 yards on 12 catches in this contest.
