Seahawks Punch Postseason Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert made the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their spot in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the final period, the Seahawks emerged victorious by a single point at home, registering their fifth consecutive win.
While the Rams had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their division's race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Rams, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four standing.
Action Recap
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, culminating in the tying score to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a 13-7 lead at the break before Walker broke free for a long touchdown run for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Wallace then returned Darnold's initial pick for 56 yards, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Blake Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua pushed the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted conversion sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to setup the game-winning score.
Key Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star tops the league with 1,541 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is runner-up with 1,367 yards, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this game.
