Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Nail-biting Extra Time Triumph over Rams.
Receiver Eric Saubert executed the game-winning two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 deficit in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff spot earlier on Sunday, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three record, supplanting the Los Angeles, who dropped to the number five seed with an 11-4 record.
Game Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying score to star receiver Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point lead at the break before Kenneth Walker III broke free for a 55-yard scoring dash for Seattle.
Los Angeles cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's first interception for 56 yards, leading to a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the fourth quarter, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited the hope with a spectacular punt return.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a converted conversion sent the game into overtime.
Although Puka Nacua scored for his second TD in OT, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive score.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 receiving yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 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 catches in this contest.
