Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Triumph over Los Angeles Rams.
Receiver Saubert executed the decisive two-point conversion for the Seahawks.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Rams in extra time, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a sixteen-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks triumphed by a single point at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Los Angeles had already secured a playoff berth earlier on Sunday, the Seattle team booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seattle now lead their Conference race with a twelve and three mark, supplanting the Los Angeles, who fell to the number five playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Action Highlights
Quarterback Sam Darnold had two picks but recovered to deliver two touchdown passes, including the tying TD to wideout Smith-Njigba in overtime.
The Rams held a six-point advantage at the break before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Los Angeles defensive back Josh Wallace then took back Darnold's first pick for a big return, setting up a one-yard score by Corum on the next play.
In the final stanza, a touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Nacua extended the Rams' lead to sixteen points, but Rashid Shaheed ignited Seattle's comeback with a spectacular return for a score.
Darnold then found Barner in the endzone, and a converted two-point play forced the contest into overtime.
Although Nacua raced in for his second TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba responded in kind to setup the decisive conversion.
Notable Stats
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with ninety-six receiving yards and the overtime score.
- The young star tops the NFL with over 1,500 receiving yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367, after claiming a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on twelve catches in this game.
