Seattle Seahawks Punch Play-off Berth with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle engineered a stunning comeback to defeat the Rams in overtime, securing their spot in the postseason.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the fourth quarter, the Seattle squad emerged victorious 38-37 at home, registering their fifth straight victory.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a post-season berth earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year absence.
With this outcome, the Seahawks have taken over their division's standings with a twelve and three mark, replacing the Rams, who dropped to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold threw two interceptions but regrouped to make two scoring throws, including the tying score to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at half-time before Walker burst through for a 55-yard touchdown run for Seattle.
Rams cornerback Wallace then took back Darnold's initial interception for a big return, setting up a one-yard touchdown by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Stafford to Nacua extended the advantage to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the endzone, and a successful conversion sent the game into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his second touchdown in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive score.
Notable Performances
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the crucial touchdown.
- The young star now leads the NFL with over 1,500 yards for the campaign.
- Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a career-high two hundred twenty-five receiving yards on 12 receptions in this contest.
